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LS03 UDW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,915 mi
Last recorded164,915 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 UDW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 164,915 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

offside rear sill corroded- non structural

Fail 16 Sep 2025 164,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

offside rear sill corroded- non structural

Pass 3 Sep 2024 158,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

play in steering, underbody and sills corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 158,145 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

play in steering, underbody and sills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2023 151,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering

Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,848 miles

underbody and sills corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2022 144,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

underbody and sills corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 137,733 miles

brakes have a slight bind. tyre cracking. oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 137,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brakes have a slight bind. tyre cracking. oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and fluid leak (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,621 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing bumper on which these are attached to is not fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 111,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,874 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cord inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,175 miles

exhaust clamp center corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,208 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 85,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,445 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 50,445 miles

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

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

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

play inside o/s rack gaitor

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,321 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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LS03 UDW 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 66.7%.

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 LS03 UDW, 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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LS03 UDW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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