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NC53 DVB

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DVB
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,138 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 129,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes pitted/corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2.0mm depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/box section heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/box section heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,826 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside slight play rack end

oil leaks not excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2020 126,826 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front slight weep fuel lift pemp

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside slight play rack end

oil leaks not excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 123,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,100 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,819 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,669 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,225 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,387 miles

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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NC53 DVB is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC53 DVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC53 DVB is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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