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LC03 TJV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

180,640 mi
Last recorded180,640 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TJV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 180,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 179,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 175,060 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 168,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 160,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor performance (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,738 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 146,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 140,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 135,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 128,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 126,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 126,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

offside mirror has minor damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,379 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 90,379 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,896 miles

Both front wipers worn

Front discs worn

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Rear brake discs worn close to legal limit

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 61,851 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 61,850 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,356 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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LC03 TJV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC03 TJV, 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 LC03 TJV registered?

LC03 TJV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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