2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · DV53 LWP
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 162,104 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DV53 LWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 162,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DV53 LWP Mileage History
- 04/04/2025161,623 mi
- 28/04/2025161,645 mi+22 mi
- 27/04/2026162,100 mi+455 mi
- 27/05/2026162,103 mi+3 mi
- 01/06/2026162,104 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV53 LWP MOT History
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 Vauxhall Vivaro (DV53 LWP) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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