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2003 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SUV
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,739 miles

Emissions not tested cats missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,014 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil on osr hub

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,164 miles

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

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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Y3 SUV is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y3 SUV, 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 Y3 SUV registered?

Y3 SUV is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is Y3 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 SUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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