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RO02 TVR

2003 Tvr Tamora

Red Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,774 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,680 miles

exhaust catalyst clamp broken

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,477 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 55,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 55,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/s rear cv gaiter split

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 52,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,679 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,033 miles

Near side hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,055 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all items not fully checked due to vehicle design

Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all items not fully checked due to vehicle design

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 23,831 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 17,361 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,355 miles

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

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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RO02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Red with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 Tvr Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO02 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO02 TVR registered?

RO02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RO02 TVR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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