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LC53 NLJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,808 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 137,808 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,988 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 135,987 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 125,486 miles

slight play in near side and off side steering arms

Pass 23 May 2015 121,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 115,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 96,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,045 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 72,045 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 54,245 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LC53 NLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LC53 NLJ, 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 LC53 NLJ registered?

LC53 NLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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