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LB53 THX

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 THX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,663 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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Jun 2025 147,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Jan 2024 147,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s reverse light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2019 145,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 140,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front washer only just reaches screen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak oil level low ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ,,ASAP (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise, condition and operation of hazard light switch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Dec 2016 132,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ,,ASAP (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise, condition and operation of hazard light switch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted, nearside rear of vehicle

service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

steering rack, slight wear/play

Pass 31 Dec 2014 120,044 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front undertray fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2014 120,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front undertray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 110,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 110,815 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,947 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,222 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers under vehicle restricting full inspection

knocking noise from vehicle. suspect offside front anti roll bar link but no play found at time of test

nearside headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front and rear number plates starting too deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,468 miles

front and rear brake pads low

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 THX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THX, 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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LB53 THX is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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