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VU03 WLR

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,239 mi
Last recorded28,239 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 WLR
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024
Pass 19 Jul 2023
Fail 11 Jul 2023

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 23,481 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

free play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

How Reliable is the Morgan Aero 8?

Based on 4,650 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp aim too low 36
Headlamp aim too high 30
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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VU03 WLR is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,060 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 Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 WLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Aero 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 WLR registered?

VU03 WLR is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is VU03 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 WLR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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