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OY53 UKD

2003 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Daimler V856,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UKD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,704 miles

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

Offside Front arch corroded

Rear prop shaft donut perished

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front arch corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear prop shaft donut perished

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,292 miles

Rear prop shaft donut perished

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,292 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear prop shaft donut perished

Pass 25 May 2022 59,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 58,974 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 58,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 56,791 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 56,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 56,082 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 55,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 55,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 54,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

offside front tyre starting to edge on inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to edge on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,140 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,504 miles

interior mirror loose

oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,891 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,749 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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OY53 UKD is a 2003 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,107 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 Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 UKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 23 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY53 UKD registered?

OY53 UKD is a 2003 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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