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2003 TVR Tamora 3.6L Petrol · 5500 J

5500 J

2003 TVR Tamora (3.6L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 36,846 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
TVR TAMORA
Year / Origin
2003
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
36,846 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
3605cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistent record of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 36,846 miles showed no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This streak of perfect results suggests the car is being maintained to a high standard and is showing no signs of systemic mechanical failure or structural degradation during the testing process. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,600 miles per year. Between October 2021 and September 2025, the car covered only 1,951 miles, moving from 34,895 to 36,846 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain components and brake surfaces, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid integrity that a standard MOT might not fully capture. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of components prone to low-mileage neglect. Particular attention should be paid to the chassis for hidden corrosion and the condition of the suspension bushes, which can perish from age rather than use. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for pitting or seizing due to periods of inactivity, and the tyres must be inspected for sidew cracking or flat spotting regardless of remaining tread depth.

5500 J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
  • 36,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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5500 J Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202134,895 mi
  2. 28/09/202235,341 mi+446 mi
  3. 28/09/202335,754 mi+413 mi
  4. 03/10/202436,349 mi+595 mi
  5. 30/09/202536,846 mi+497 mi

Average of roughly 489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

5500 J MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Tvr Tamora (5500 J) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY