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PJ03 LNW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Bronze Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 LNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 225-65-16-112-110 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underbody undersealed in various places

Fail 11 May 2026 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment at brake caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 225-65-16-112-110 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underbody undersealed in various places

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jointing points surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 103,056 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jointing points surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 100,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 100,885 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2022 100,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 100,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,539 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,539 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,514 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,069 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,903 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 92,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,684 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,434 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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PJ03 LNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Bronze with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ03 LNW, 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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PJ03 LNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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