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LB53 VTM

2003 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 168,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 167,989 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 159,497 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SERVICE LAMP ILLUMINATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING TIE ARMS BOTH SIDES

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 134,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 125,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,321 miles

Head lamp main beam switch slightly sticking

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight aim/image slightly fuzzy

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,521 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2016 91,994 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leaks

Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,729 miles

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

spare wheel carrier suspect,fuel around o/s/f no definate leek found,o/s/f innner rack slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel carrier suspect,fuel around o/s/f no definate leek found,o/s/f innner rack slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,948 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,654 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 44,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,914 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres are wearing low on edges of tread

O/S door mirror glass is tapped in position

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 VTM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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