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LX03 BTE

2003 Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 8268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Dennis Unknown157,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BTE
MakeDennis
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,268cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,091 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,981 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear upper position lamp inop

Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,115 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,334 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail distorted

Offside Rear chassis rail distorted

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,185 miles

How Reliable is the Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
1,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

outline marker lamp(s) not working 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
position lamp(s) not working 6
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LX03 BTE is a 2003 Dennis Unknown in Red with a 8,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 157,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is outline marker lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX03 BTE?

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What year was LX03 BTE registered?

LX03 BTE is a 2003 Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LX03 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 BTE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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