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BM53 LHA

2003 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,138 mi
Last recorded99,138 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Elgrand109,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LHA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,807 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,529 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,917 miles

Both side headlamp bulbs slightly discoloured.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,205 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BM53 LHA is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 109,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM53 LHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BM53 LHA registered?

BM53 LHA is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BM53 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 LHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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