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P13 LMW

2003 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 LMW
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 166,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 165,905 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 168,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 168,157 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 168,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 164,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 162,151 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 May 2016 161,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2016 161,712 miles

Driver's view restricted by object windscreen wipers park across screen (6.9.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2015 161,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 152,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 141,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,826 miles

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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P13 LMW is a 2003 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P13 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P13 LMW registered?

P13 LMW is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for P13 LMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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