2003 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · LJ03 DCY
2003 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 149,940 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ03 DCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 149,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ03 DCY 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 Megane (LJ03 DCY) between May 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect size (5.2.3 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LJ03 DCY Mileage History
- 26/05/2022141,705 mi
- 05/06/2023148,428 mi+6,723 mi
- 05/06/2023148,430 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/2025149,937 mi+1,507 mi
- 14/01/2025149,940 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,120 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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