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LW03 HNB

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HNB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 158,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 158,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 151,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,457 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 135,407 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,162 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,270 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,373 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,604 miles

small leak from power steering pump area, also front nearside and front offside tyres have uneven wear on inside tread

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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LW03 HNB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LW03 HNB, 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

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What year was LW03 HNB registered?

LW03 HNB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LW03 HNB safe to buy?

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