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DA53 LJC

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LJC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 112,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 112,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,531 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 101,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,232 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 88,232 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,712 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,144 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2007 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,077 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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DA53 LJC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 LJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA53 LJC registered?

DA53 LJC is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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