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OV03 DMU

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DMU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 108,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 105,502 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 105,502 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 93,234 miles

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded but not yet holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 93,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded but not yet holed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,237 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 90,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,876 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,875 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,609 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2013 70,536 miles

Centre exhast shield insure

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

Fail 17 Mar 2013 114,423 miles

Centre exhast shield insure

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,831 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge close to legal limit.

service brake effort 56%,and parking brake effort 16% - recommend further investigation.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,701 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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OV03 DMU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OV03 DMU, 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.

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OV03 DMU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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