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WV53 LNK

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LNK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front vehicle cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four shocker dust covers worn

both side rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded and slight leak rear heat shield loose

fuel cap door damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both perishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all shocker dust covers split

coolant level low

fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shocker dust covers split

both rear back plates corroded

fuel flap damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,113 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket off (6.1.2 (a))

Front shocker dust covers split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member and both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 72,095 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket off (6.1.2 (a))

Front shocker dust covers split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member and both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,366 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cross member corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cross member corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 66,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 66,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,846 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,344 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm.

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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WV53 LNK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV53 LNK, 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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WV53 LNK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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