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OW03 LXN

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,448 mi
Last recorded40,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LXN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 20,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,987 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn edge off tread

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2014 19,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn edge off tread

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,389 miles

rear o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 9,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 6,242 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 6,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 2,451 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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OW03 LXN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 LXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OW03 LXN registered?

OW03 LXN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 April 2003.

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