2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · LB53 CZP
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 166,290 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 CZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 166,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 CZP 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 (LB53 CZP) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LB53 CZP Mileage History
- 03/01/2024160,362 mi
- 04/01/2024160,362 mi
- 09/01/2025165,456 mi+5,094 mi
- 09/01/2025165,456 mi
- 16/12/2025166,290 mi+834 mi
Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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