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LX53 DTO

2003 Proton Jumbuck

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,601 mi
Last recorded85,601 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DTO
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 85,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 85,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 85,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,788 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 70,794 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,043 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,770 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,764 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,585 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,176 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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LX53 DTO is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LX53 DTO registered?

LX53 DTO is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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