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V8 DJN

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Cream Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DJN
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 92,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 90,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,235 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot lid lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,964 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 84,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 81,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,933 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 76,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 76,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,140 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,602 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 511,130 miles

Brake fluid on servo body.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,927 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 41,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,567 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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V8 DJN is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Cream with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 DJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 23 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V8 DJN registered?

V8 DJN is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is V8 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DJN shows 38 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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