Renault Laguna (2003)
2003 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 25,036 real MOT records for the 2003 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Renault Laguna has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, and a serious red flag: 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is double the typical rate. Petrol and diesel versions perform similarly poorly (64.9% and 66.4% pass rates respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage.
These Lagunas are averaging 4.63 failures and 14.4 advisories per test, suggesting accumulated wear issues rather than one-off problems—unsurprising given they're now 20+ years old with median mileage around 89,000. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and have a trusted mechanic inspect the cooling system, transmission, and electrical gremlins before you commit.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2003 Renault Laguna
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (60%) | 15,031 | 66.4% | 4.32 |
| Petrol (40%) | 9,995 | 64.9% | 5.09 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 64.9% | 5.13 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 50% | 8 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Renault Laguna vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 71,020 and 109,781 miles.
2003 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 676 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Renault Laguna
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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30.2%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
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30.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.4%
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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