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LJ03 GVR

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,265 mi
Last recorded103,265 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GVR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,463 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,463 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,762 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened ride height link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,220 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,616 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,738 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,730 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,717 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 57,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r/ tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2007 48,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,532 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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LJ03 GVR is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 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 Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 GVR is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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