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LS53 VKW

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VKW
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 149,381 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 146,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 140,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,990 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid low

Fail 19 Jan 2022 138,977 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both front body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,809 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EXHAUST HITTING CHASSIS

Fail 13 Jan 2021 133,809 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EXHAUST HITTING CHASSIS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,965 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 118,965 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,951 miles

larger size tyres fitted at rear axle

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge pass due to tread pattern

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

larger size tyres fitted at rear axle

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge pass due to tread pattern

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,099 miles

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,476 miles

exhaust bracket broken at front pipe

larger size tyres fitted on rear axle

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,666 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread and n/s rear tyre on legal limit

play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

smaller size tyres fitted on front axle

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,713 miles

crack in o/s lower windscreen

larger size tyres fitted on rear

Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,624 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

crack in o/s lower windscreen

larger size tyres fitted on rear

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,938 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 62,339 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,280 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,280 miles

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

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

advise some bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,972 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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LS53 VKW is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 VKW registered?

LS53 VKW is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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