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LM03 WHP

2003 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,694 mi
Last recorded169,694 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 WHP
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 169,694 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 164,121 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 164,121 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 159,806 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe/Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 159,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,577 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all of front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 153,613 miles

Rear exhaust box has small hole just starting to blow

Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank at brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer box has a small hole in it , slight blow.

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,615 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 104,615 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre brake light n/w

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 58,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,896 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Avantime?

Based on 7,960 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,219
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 457
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 304
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 241
Stop lamp not working 181
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LM03 WHP is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Avantime fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 WHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Avantime typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM03 WHP registered?

LM03 WHP is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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