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LR03 NLU

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,230 mi
Last recorded209,230 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 209,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal engine noise

front brake discs advance wear

front brake pads appear low

rear brake brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 209,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal engine noise

front brake discs advance wear

front brake pads appear low

rear brake brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 193,570 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 193,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 177,540 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear brake discs worn

underbody shields fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 177,540 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s & o/s rear brake discs worn

underbody shields fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,638 miles

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

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2010 160,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 144,361 miles

under body shield fitted

nail in tread/sidewall of o/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 144,361 miles

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

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

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

nail in tread/sidewall of o/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s of steering rack

under body shield fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 124,517 miles

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack

under body shield fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 124,515 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack

under body shield fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,888 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack

underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,052 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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LR03 NLU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR03 NLU, 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 LR03 NLU registered?

LR03 NLU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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