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LX03 OSL

2003 Dennis Unknown

White Diesel 8268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Dennis Unknown157,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OSL
MakeDennis
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,268cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 26/15 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 50/14 (5.2.3 (m))

all rear tyres are wearing unevenly

both front out-riggers are corroding

condensation to offside headlight

damage to nearside out-rigger

moisture at pipework located at offside front

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - air bag mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint from box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear tyres are wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

general under vehicle corrosion

moisture at offside rear hub

oil residue engine area

oil residue offside front

Fail 24 Nov 2022 219,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked in yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bush missing - marked in yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning l.e.d unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - air bag mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint from box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear tyres are wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

general under vehicle corrosion

moisture at offside rear hub

oil residue engine area

oil residue offside front

Pass 15 Nov 2021 217,626 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 216,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 216,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 216,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 214,208 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil leak

various windows on n/s and o/s boarded over inside and outside - not in use and no access to glass

Fail 3 Feb 2017 214,208 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

various windows on n/s and o/s boarded over inside and outside - not in use and no access to glass

How Reliable is the Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
1,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

outline marker lamp(s) not working 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
position lamp(s) not working 6
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LX03 OSL is a 2003 Dennis Unknown in White with a 8,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 157,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is outline marker lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX03 OSL registered?

LX03 OSL is a 2003 Dennis Unknown, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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