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LY03 XOD

2003 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,323 mi
Last recorded52,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class51,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,276 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 51,263 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,251 miles

advise both front inner hubs damp with oil/grease

advise chip in screen on offside

Fail 23 Jun 2015 15,228 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front inner hubs damp with oil/grease

advise chip in screen on offside

Pass 30 May 2014 14,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper bushes splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,079 miles

bonnet strut weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,018 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 14,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering damper bushes split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,977 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,076 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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LY03 XOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 XOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY03 XOD registered?

LY03 XOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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