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LM03 VSJ

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VSJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED

Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,213 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 70,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,411 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,207 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 50,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 43,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,015 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,468 miles

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,443 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,320 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 23,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,694 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,446 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 VSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM03 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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