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LY53 DWU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,203 mi
Last recorded151,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 151,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 149,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 149,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 149,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 147,492 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 147,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,994 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 144,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail failed (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 129,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 111,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,098 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,588 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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LY53 DWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY53 DWU registered?

LY53 DWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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