CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO03 LGD

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,938 mi
Last recorded151,938 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LGD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 151,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2026 151,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 151,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 138,851 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024
Pass 26 Aug 2023 133,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 132,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 124,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 114,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,639 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,544 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,053 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
Full Nissan Primastar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO03 LGD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO03 LGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO03 LGD?

You can check the full history of SO03 LGD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO03 LGD registered?

SO03 LGD is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is SO03 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 LGD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO03 LGD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO03 LGD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.