BV53 LGC
2003 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- RENAULT
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1870 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 1 November 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 85,912 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Renault has 13 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 85,912 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2013-11-01, which is a major red flag.
A critical mileage anomaly is present: the vehicle recorded 115,756 miles in July 2007, but only 59,052 miles in August 2007, indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jul 2007 (115,756 mi) and Aug 2007 (59,052 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
- Mileage decreased by 56,704 miles between Jul 2007 (115,756 mi) and Aug 2007 (59,052 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
- Not valid MOT as of the last provided data (MOT expiry 2013-11-01) — no current roadworthiness certification.
- Recurring major failures in critical safety systems: suspension (7 failures), brakes (4 failures), steering (3 failures), and tyres (3 failures).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,732 miles/year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner addressed immediate issues for the last test in Oct 2012.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit high, mileage history, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged storage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | FAIL | 85,912 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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| Jun 2006 | PASS | 85,919 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2007 | FAIL | 115,756 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2007 | PASS | 115,756 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 59,052 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 66,270 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) FAIL Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) USER ENTERED Handbrake high. USER ENTERED Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Rattle on exhaust
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 66,346 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) USER ENTERED Handbrake high. USER ENTERED Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Rattle on exhaust
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| Oct 2009 | PASS | 72,578 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2010 | FAIL | 86,256 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) USER ENTERED noise on engine
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| Oct 2010 | PASS | 86,256 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Nov 2011 | FAIL | 105,608 mi |
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) FAIL Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED turbo rattles USER ENTERED exhaust rattles
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| Nov 2011 | PASS | 105,610 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED turbo noisey
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| Oct 2012 | PASS | 114,530 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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