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BL03 LVD

2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,383 mi
Last recorded16,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LVD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 16,383 miles

Side stand loose, (return spring)

Pass 29 Jul 2024 16,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 16,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 15,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,243 miles

Front sidewall perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,933 miles

Front tyre has small cracks on side wall

Headlight beam has deflector fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 14,933 miles

Front tyre has small cracks on side wall

Headlight beam has deflector fitted

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,731 miles

Headlight beam found dipping to right, headlight beam deflector fitted

No Pillion seat fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,201 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 14,201 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 11,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight cracking on tyre side walls front and rear

Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,601 miles

cuts in side walls of front x rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,658 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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BL03 LVD is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 LVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL03 LVD registered?

BL03 LVD is a 2003 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 LVD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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