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LM03 VLV

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

175,169 mi
Last recorded175,169 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VLV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 175,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch spring mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside central sill corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 174,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 173,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 171,392 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking point outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 171,392 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking point outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 170,499 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 170,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 168,868 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 168,868 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 167,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 165,265 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 165,265 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 162,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 125,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside handbrake performance weak

nearside rear brake binding slightly, advise investigation

strong smell of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks. Strongly advise investigation

Fail 16 Sep 2013 122,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake performance weak

nearside rear brake binding slightly, advise investigation

strong smell of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks. Strongly advise investigation

Fail 29 Aug 2013 122,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

smeel of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2012 118,737 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,207 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level rear lamp not working. unable to tell for certain if intended as stop lamp

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,328 miles

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

near /side /rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 22 Aug 2009 100,323 miles

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

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

near /side /rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,709 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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LM03 VLV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM03 VLV, 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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LM03 VLV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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