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LS03 XMK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

196,249 mi
Last recorded196,249 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XMK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 196,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 196,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 191,820 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 191,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 185,312 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 185,259 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 177,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 177,440 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 168,081 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 167,958 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,335 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2020 159,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,299 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,299 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,944 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 134,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,306 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,744 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,744 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,721 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,524 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 74,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs worn & rusted

Fail 4 Sep 2010 66,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2010 66,509 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,322 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 58,322 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 48,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,826 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 40,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,346 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 XMK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 LS03 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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