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L102 XLR

2003 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 XLR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,718 miles

Offside Front lower body wing corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated.

Fail 17 Oct 2025 73,718 miles

Offside Front lower body wing corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,411 miles

Offside Front lower body wing heavily corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,184 miles

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

off side front lower wing corroded and holed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,487 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,481 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,688 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,382 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,530 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,619 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,055 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,147 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 56,147 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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L102 XLR is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L102 XLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L102 XLR registered?

L102 XLR is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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