2003 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · FN53 LBA
2003 Renault Kangoo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 168,221 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT KANGOO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 168,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 LBA 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 Renault Kangoo (FN53 LBA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN53 LBA Mileage History
- 25/08/2023129,179 mi
- 23/08/2024148,682 mi+19,503 mi
- 23/08/2024148,682 mi
- 15/08/2025168,198 mi+19,516 mi
- 18/08/2025168,221 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 19,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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