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WL53 COB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 COB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,187 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,817 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 22 Jan 2025 69,805 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 66,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,948 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting braket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting braket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,011 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting braket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting braket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,659 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,250 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,244 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,454 miles

2x chips in windscreen within zone A, less than 10mm across.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,854 miles

adv. rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv. rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,499 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs worn to limit

condition of both rear discs

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,622 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake compensator valve lever stiff

nail in nsr tyre (tyre perishing)

wiring loom for rear lighting rubbing against rear springs (re-wiring recommended)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,529 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 39,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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WL53 COB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL53 COB, 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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WL53 COB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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