Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100?

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 Renault Ll29 DCI 100?

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 Renault Ll29 DCI 100?

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 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

46% 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 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 292 vehicles, the 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.9%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100?

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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Renault Ll29 DCI 100 (2003)

292 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.9% first-time pass rate

2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100

CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 is significantly less reliable than average: only 63.9% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. That combination makes it a risky buy unless you're confident about its service history and recent condition.

At 115,000 km average mileage for a 21-year-old van, these are working vehicles that have earned their miles, and they fail hard when they do—averaging 5.2 failures and over 21 advisories per test. If you're considering this model, budget for serious pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect recurring maintenance costs, particularly around braking and suspension systems where dangerous faults cluster.

We have limited data for the 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

67.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

45.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.2

Over 15.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

110k

Middle half: 87k–137k

For context

These stats describe 292 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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Based on MOT data from 292 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45.6% 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%)	291	67.9%	5.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,321 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 46.4%

613

Silver 26%

344

Blue 9.4%

124

Red 8.5%

112

Black 4.2%

Yellow 4.1%

Green 1.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 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.

109,781

typical

86,801

low mileage

137,341

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 vehicles fall between 86,801 and 137,341 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 86,801 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.

✓ 86,801–137,341 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100s sit.

⚠ Over 185,410 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 29% of 2003 Renault Ll29 DCI 100s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% 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

15.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.2

Avg failures per vehicle

21.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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