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LD54 VHF

2004 Nissan D21

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,863 mi
Last recorded158,863 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan D2179,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VHF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 158,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside number plate light cover missing

Fail 26 Nov 2025 158,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear leaf springs corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside number plate light cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,294 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside number plate light cover missing

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deterioating

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,505 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer deterioating

nearside number plate cover missing

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2020 156,176 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Fail 30 Nov 2020 156,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,714 miles

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

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,885 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 154,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,564 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer slightly deterioated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 153,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Nov 2016 152,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deterioating

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,896 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 21 Nov 2015 150,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 150,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 149,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 149,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 149,361 miles

both brake pipes on rear axle corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2013 149,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both brake pipes on rear axle corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2012 148,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 148,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,109 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 141,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,016 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,874 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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LD54 VHF is a 2004 Nissan D21 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 79,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD54 VHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD54 VHF is a 2004 Nissan D21, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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