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PN03 YEF

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,241 mi
Last recorded165,241 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 YEF
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 165,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 158,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 153,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,038 miles

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

advise corrosion to both out riggers

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 143,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rad pipe lower clip ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,912 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 124,912 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,269 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,990 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 104,990 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,980 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 100,975 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,704 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed and offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

poor contact on front offside inner disc face and nearside rear outer disc face

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,486 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

front discs rusty

offside tyre sidewall scubed

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,187 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 91,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure cross member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure cross member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

valves hanging on engine

Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside reverse lens damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2007 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged and not running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Offside Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside reverse lens damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,054 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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PN03 YEF is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 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 Renault LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 YEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN03 YEF is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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