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LA02 MVD

2002 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

173,928 mi
Last recorded173,928 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Interstar93,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 MVD
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 173,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 173,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 169,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,920 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2023 167,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central brake light not working

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower tie missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2022 166,383 miles

Offside Rear light lens some damage

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner knuckles some wear

exhaust cracked slight blow

Fail 14 Nov 2022 166,377 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens some damage

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner knuckles some wear

exhaust cracked slight blow

Fail 19 Oct 2022 166,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 165,114 miles

Drivers door inner handle loose - can still be opened

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,801 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 164,786 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF and OSF jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coolant level low

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 164,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to NSF and OSF jacking points

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 163,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 163,688 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 159,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 152,810 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Scoring to nearside windscreen

Pass 22 May 2015 147,358 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 147,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 140,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen scored

Pass 20 May 2013 132,893 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 132,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 126,272 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 126,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 118,169 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 113,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight damage to n/s/r light lense

Fail 18 May 2010 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight damage to n/s/r light lense

Pass 20 May 2009 106,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

Fail 18 May 2009 106,348 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

Pass 20 May 2008 99,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 99,110 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,703 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 76,801 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 76,789 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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LA02 MVD is a 2002 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,683 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA02 MVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LA02 MVD is a 2002 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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