2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · LC53 PHO
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 169,231 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 PHO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 169,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 PHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (LC53 PHO) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC53 PHO Mileage History
- 22/11/200631,097 mi
- 22/11/200631,097 mi
- 21/11/200747,809 mi+16,712 mi
- 24/04/200853,382 mi+5,573 mi
- 25/04/200853,382 mi
- 20/04/200961,494 mi+8,112 mi
- 20/04/200961,494 mi
- 09/04/201069,477 mi+7,983 mi
- 15/04/201177,357 mi+7,880 mi
- 21/04/201177,446 mi+89 mi
- 21/04/201288,511 mi+11,065 mi
- 28/04/2013104,564 mi+16,053 mi
- 04/05/2013104,569 mi+5 mi
- 14/04/2014117,902 mi+13,333 mi
- 26/05/2015129,786 mi+11,884 mi
- 07/05/2016140,977 mi+11,191 mi
- 23/05/2017148,638 mi+7,661 mi
- 12/05/2018150,075 mi+1,437 mi
- 23/04/2019153,976 mi+3,901 mi
- 16/04/2020155,383 mi+1,407 mi
- 17/04/2020155,383 mi
- 30/03/2021157,166 mi+1,783 mi
- 08/04/2022161,109 mi+3,943 mi
- 11/04/2023162,781 mi+1,672 mi
- 10/04/2024164,130 mi+1,349 mi
- 01/04/2025166,056 mi+1,926 mi
- 13/04/2026169,230 mi+3,174 mi
- 17/04/2026169,231 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,120 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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