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LR53 WVV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WVV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 111,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** Strong Advise ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box ** Strong Advise ** (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps hazy

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering arm play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering arm play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,218 miles

** offside front tyre worn close to markers **

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** offside front tyre worn close to markers **

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,218 miles

** nearside rear tyre outer edge split **

** offside rear tyre outer edge split 205/60/16 **

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre worn

offside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

** nearside rear tyre outer edge split **

** offside rear tyre outer edge split 205/60/16 **

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre worn

offside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,498 miles

*** Nearside rear tyre outer tread cracking and inner edge *** 205/60R16

Both front headlamps hazy

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

Offside rear tyre outer tread cracking and inner edge offshape

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,164 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear inner tyres inner edge offshape

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,182 miles

** both rear tyres inner edges off-shape 205/60/16 **

both front headlamps hazy

Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

** both rear tyres inner edges off-shape 205/60/16 **

both front headlamps hazy

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,651 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly offshape

Nearside front wiper split on ends

Nearside rear lower sidelight not working

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front headlamps hazey

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly offshape

Nearside front wiper split on ends

Nearside rear lower sidelight not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps hazey

both rear tyres slightly offshape

offside repeater discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,380 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,569 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,315 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,261 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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LR53 WVV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 WVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR53 WVV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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