2003 Vauxhall Movano 2.2L Diesel · LJ53 BYU
2003 Vauxhall Movano (2.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 160,145 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MOVANO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 160,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 BYU 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 Movano (LJ53 BYU) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
LJ53 BYU Mileage History
- 16/03/2022151,425 mi
- 24/03/2022151,433 mi+8 mi
- 24/03/2023159,871 mi+8,438 mi
- 27/03/2023159,873 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/2024160,145 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 4,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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