Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Iveco Daily?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Iveco Daily?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Iveco Daily?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2003 Iveco Daily vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

52% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2003 Iveco Daily reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,956 vehicles, the 2003 Iveco Daily has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2003 Iveco Daily?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2003 Iveco Daily are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (162.4% of vehicles), Service brake: efficiency below requirements (86.5% of vehicles), Oil leak (82.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Iveco Daily?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Iveco Daily (2003)

3,956 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.5% first-time pass rate

2003 Iveco Daily

CarHunch analysed 3,956 real MOT records for the 2003 Iveco Daily. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 IVECO DAILY is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 65.5% against the national 80%—a real red flag for buyers. More concerning still, over half of these vehicles (51.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which means structural, brake, or safety failures are genuinely common in this cohort.

At 108,000 miles median mileage, these are well-used commercial vans, yet they're still accumulating an average of 5.37 failures per test and 21.9 advisories, suggesting wear and deferred maintenance are the norm rather than exception. If you're considering one, budget for serious repair work and have a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist focus on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity.

The 2003 Iveco Daily has a below-average first-time pass rate (65.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

51.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.37

Over 14.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

108k

Middle half: 81k–142k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 21.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 3,956 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 3,956 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 162.4%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Service brake: efficiency below requirements · Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 82.5%

Oil leak · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Tyre wear 39.6%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 30.5%

Registration plate lamp not working · Offside Registration plate lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.

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Based on MOT data from 3,956 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 51.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	3,951	65.4%	5.38

Colour Breakdown

Based on 75,943 Iveco Daily vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 82.4%

62,608

Blue 4.9%

3,714

Red 3.5%

2,691

Yellow 2.8%

2,109

Green 1.6%

1,200

Silver 1.4%

1,101

Black 1.1%

855

Grey 1.1%

846

Brown 0.5%

344

Orange 0.3%

249

Cream 0.2%

142

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Iveco Daily vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

108,167

typical

80,673

low mileage

142,086

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Iveco Daily vehicles fall between 80,673 and 142,086 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 80,673 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 80,673–142,086 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Iveco Dailys sit.

⚠ Over 191,816 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Iveco Daily — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2003 Iveco Dailys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 350 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.37

Avg failures per vehicle

21.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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