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LB03 LCA

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

211,386 mi
Last recorded211,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LCA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 211,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 192,198 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 170,591 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess main cable lever to splitter (1.1.15 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 170,591 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess main cable lever to splitter (1.1.15 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 152,177 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 152,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,759 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 132,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,272 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 113,272 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 106,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,338 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 92,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,936 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 82,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 59,741 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,530 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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LB03 LCA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LB03 LCA, 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 LB03 LCA registered?

LB03 LCA is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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