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DG03 KPL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,742 mi
Last recorded136,742 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KPL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 136,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 129,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 124,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play o/s front inner steering joint/rack

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play o/s front inner steering joint/rack

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,535 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,482 miles

lift in the o/s/f top mount when the van is raised

Fail 30 Mar 2017 116,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lift in the o/s/f top mount when the van is raised

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 102,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,992 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,519 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 47,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,879 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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DG03 KPL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG03 KPL, 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 DG03 KPL registered?

DG03 KPL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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