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VO03 LML

2003 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,837 mi
Last recorded122,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Tata Safari52,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LML
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from lsv to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from lsv to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to l s v (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from lsv to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from lsv to axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to l s v (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,706 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted/o/s/r door child lock on

tyre wear n/s/r

under cover fitted/side steps fitted /sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted/o/s/r door child lock on

tyre wear n/s/r

under cover fitted/side steps fitted /sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r child lock on

side steps fitted/sillcovers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 108,246 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r child lock on

side steps fitted/sillcovers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing may just starting to get noisey

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,580 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f wheel bearing may just starting to get noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,060 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,124 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 68,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,841 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Safari?

Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
5,427
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 769
Steering pivot point has excessive play 604
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 488
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 396
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 342
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VO03 LML is a 2003 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 Tata Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 LML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Safari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 LML is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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