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BU53 NYS

2003 Lamborghini Gallardo

Black Petrol 4961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,552 mi
Last recorded48,552 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo28,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NYS
MakeLamborghini
ModelGallardo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,961cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,101 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 47,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,723 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 45,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,078 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 38,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,594 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 37,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

E.P.S.Warning lamp indicating fault

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,886 miles

E.P.S.Warning lamp indicating fault

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing unevenly

hand brake ratchet slightly rough in operation

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight travel on hand brake

vehicle difficult to inspect due to under car plastic covers

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,251 miles

n/s steerin rack boot startin to perish

slight handbrake travel

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,141 miles

hand brake lever slightly rough in operation also slight travel?

rear hand brake pads getting low

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,108 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

limited reserve travel on handbrake

vehicl fitted with underbody covers unable to inspect vehicle fully

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,970 miles

How Reliable is the Lamborghini Gallardo?

Based on 11,324 MOT tests across 1,195 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp aim too high 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 52
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BU53 NYS is a 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo in Black with a 4,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,332 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 Lamborghini Gallardo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 NYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lamborghini Gallardo typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lamborghini Gallardo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 NYS is a 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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