2003 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · GL53 VRN
2003 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 192,550 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 VRN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 192,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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GL53 VRN Mileage History
- 14/12/200620,604 mi
- 17/12/200727,162 mi+6,558 mi
- 17/12/200727,162 mi
- 18/12/200833,663 mi+6,501 mi
- 23/12/200833,692 mi+29 mi
- 22/12/200937,685 mi+3,993 mi
- 10/12/201057,665 mi+19,980 mi
- 08/12/201176,650 mi+18,985 mi
- 08/12/201176,650 mi
- 14/04/201281,347 mi+4,697 mi
- 14/04/201388,422 mi+7,075 mi
- 01/04/201494,317 mi+5,895 mi
- 01/04/201494,317 mi
- 17/04/2015101,307 mi+6,990 mi
- 17/04/2015101,307 mi
- 16/04/2016107,156 mi+5,849 mi
- 18/04/2017115,462 mi+8,306 mi
- 17/04/2018122,924 mi+7,462 mi
- 18/04/2018122,926 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/2019127,823 mi+4,897 mi
- 25/03/2020132,248 mi+4,425 mi
- 26/04/2021136,932 mi+4,684 mi
- 15/06/2022146,714 mi+9,782 mi
- 15/06/2023158,553 mi+11,839 mi
- 17/06/2024169,442 mi+10,889 mi
- 12/06/2025179,464 mi+10,022 mi
- 25/06/2026192,550 mi+13,086 mi
Average of roughly 8,804 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 VRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (GL53 VRN) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized And Brake load sensing valve linkage missing (3.6.E.3)”.
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