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LT53 JVM

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 JVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 69,081 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play is near excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose rear body panel adrift (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play is near excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,941 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 64,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play inner steering rack area close to excessive

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack area

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,749 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 56,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in inner track rod end nearside

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,819 miles

Nearside inner steering arm joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads check 3-4000 miles

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,470 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,426 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LT53 JVM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 JVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT53 JVM registered?

LT53 JVM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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