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LY03 NLV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,732 mi
Last recorded137,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 NLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 137,732 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 156,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 156,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,694 miles

Front Inner both side sill repaired can not be inspected

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 135,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside HAS A DAMAGE

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,930 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,930 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,647 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,679 miles

Front wiper blades

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lamp lens

Nearside door damage

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,657 miles

Nearside Front door damage

Fail 10 Nov 2015 127,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front door damage

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,808 miles

nearside door plus sliding door damage

nearside rear lamp damage

Fail 13 Nov 2014 125,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside door plus sliding door damage

nearside rear lamp damage

Pass 14 Nov 2013 123,731 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 123,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear lamp damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 121,514 miles

nearside rear light lens

nearside rear tyreouter edge cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2012 121,514 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light lens

nearside rear tyreouter edge cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 119,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 115,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 115,706 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 113,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

long term standing eveident

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 113,745 miles

front discs worn

long term standing eveident

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 113,316 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

tyre nearside rear wearing thin on outer edges !

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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LY03 NLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY03 NLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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