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LD55 DRV

2005 Nissan Interstar

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Interstar102,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 DRV
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 90,816 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Brake light switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,679 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 69,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,626 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim has slight damage

The bottom of the engine is oily

The o/side rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish in the tread

bottom engine is quite oily

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust box rubber hanger slightly deteriated

bottom engine oily ( some small drips )

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,410 miles

under tray & bottom of engine quite oily

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,555 miles

Hazard light sticking slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,553 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel PARKING BRAKE (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard light sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,565 miles

Exhaust smoking slightly on idle

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH OFFSIDE (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 65,565 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (1.8)

Exhaust smoking slightly on idle

Oil leak

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH OFFSIDE (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,554 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,555 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 63,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,761 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,761 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nearside headlamp glass cracked and also has condensation in it

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,750 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,750 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,626 miles

both rear brake discs worn and coroded

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,280 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 58,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,973 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,721 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

wipers starting to split

Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

wipers starting to split

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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LD55 DRV is a 2005 Nissan Interstar in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,434 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD55 DRV is a 2005 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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