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LB53 EXJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,159 mi
Last recorded65,159 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EXJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,919 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn very low (205/65/16)

Play in nearside frontwheel bearing

Play in nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2016 64,919 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn very low (205/65/16)

Play in nearside frontwheel bearing

Play in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,645 miles

Body corroded through - not considered criteria

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,645 miles

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

Body corroded through - not considered criteria

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Residue around both front shock absorbers - suggest replace

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,058 miles

offside rear tyre perrished slightly on inner tread

slight dampness around offside front shock

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,784 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit

play in nearside and offside steering rack

play in offside track rod end - suggest replace

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,444 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

residue around engine undertray - possible from recent repair

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LB53 EXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB53 EXJ, 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 LB53 EXJ registered?

LB53 EXJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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