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DE03 TSV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TSV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,246 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 90,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 90,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,477 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 84,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 71,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,800 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,483 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,181 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,181 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,302 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,116 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,050 miles

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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DE03 TSV 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 70%.

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 DE03 TSV, 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 DE03 TSV registered?

DE03 TSV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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