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NV03 LHM

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,717 mi
Last recorded180,717 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LHM
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 180,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 180,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 180,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 176,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 175,754 miles

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of the road.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 175,754 miles

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

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of the road.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 171,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 166,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 156,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 156,785 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 150,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 150,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,340 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

high level stop light not working

slight movement in steering rack

tape on offside rear lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 117,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight play off side front steering rack

Pass 27 May 2009 102,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,670 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,885 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,745 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 33,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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NV03 LHM is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV03 LHM, 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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NV03 LHM is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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