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LA03 GDY

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,139 mi
Last recorded182,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 GDY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 182,139 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 182,139 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 179,017 miles

Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 174,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 174,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 172,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 172,687 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 165,218 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 165,202 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 156,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 148,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 141,745 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 141,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 127,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,105 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 84,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,633 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 59,767 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,438 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,438 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,233 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,707 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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LA03 GDY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LA03 GDY, 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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LA03 GDY is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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