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BM53 LNO

2004 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Elgrand104,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LNO
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,176 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 114,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis, suspension components, brake and fuel lines have corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,261 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,251 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 17% (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,958 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 LNO is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 104,907 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 LNO, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM53 LNO registered?

BM53 LNO is a 2004 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BM53 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 LNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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