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KD03 OHB

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 OHB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 133,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 25 Sep 2023 121,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

Offside hand brake cable in poor condition heavily corroded

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,311 miles

Nearside washer jet has a weak spray

both front brakes binding slightly

both front jacking points corroded

both headlights faded causing poor beam images

both rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn down to legal limits

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,493 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded n/s centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 115,493 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded n/s centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,510 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 111,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,586 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,586 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 101,662 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,887 miles

Front exhaust corroded

oil leak

water damage to number plates

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,634 miles

brake disc wear

Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc wear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,035 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear handbrake cables rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,931 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,712 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Nov 2010 57,698 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,366 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 33,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,839 miles

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

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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KD03 OHB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD03 OHB, 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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KD03 OHB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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