2003 Iveco Daily: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2003 Iveco Dailys, from 138 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 138 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2003 Iveco Daily MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes54% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics46% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Rust and bodywork33% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Suspension33% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaks20% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors14% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 311 | Lights and electrics 8% |
| 2016 | 128 | Brakes 27% |
| 2015 | 125 | Brakes 27% |
| 2011 | 209 | Suspension 33% |
| 2010 | 127 | Suspension 39% |
| 2009 | 182 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2008 | 280 | Suspension 41% |
| 2007 | 324 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2006 | 354 | Brakes 41% |
| 2005 | 332 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2004 | 211 | Brakes 44% |
| 2002 | 114 | Brakes 54% |
| 2001 | 112 | Brakes 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2003 Iveco Dailys registered in 2003. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score