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LV53 SBY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SBY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,943 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,796 miles

Both Side Repeaters Discoloured

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamps Faded

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,368 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,629 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 59,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,714 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,533 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,664 miles

corrosion to front (lower) cross-member

front tyres getting low

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,664 miles

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

corrosion to front (lower) cross-member

front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,835 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,788 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,353 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,793 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,660 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 13 Sep 2006 22,303 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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LV53 SBY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV53 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV53 SBY?

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What year was LV53 SBY registered?

LV53 SBY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LV53 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 SBY shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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