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2003 Nissan Elgrand 3.5L Petrol · CT03 VLB

CT03 VLB

2003 Nissan Elgrand (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 105,792 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN ELGRAND
Year / Origin
2003 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
105,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
3490cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2003 Nissan Elgrand presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 June 2025 at 100,380 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The vehicle cleared its 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests cleanly, indicating no worsening condition or recurring defect pattern in the official record. Recorded mileage sits at 100,380 against an age of roughly 23 years, equating to about 4,364 miles per year. This is low for the vehicle's age. The Elgrand covered 86,455 miles at the July 2023 test, then 92,318 and 92,328 across the June 2024 tests, and 100,372 and 100,380 at the June 2025 tests. Annual use ran near 6,000 miles between 2023 and 2024, then jumped to roughly 8,000 miles in the following year. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding twelve months, and the clean sheets across all entries suggest light, consistent use with no sustained periods off the road reflected in failure cycles. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs in June 2024 and June 2025, both at near-identical mileages and with no defects listed, point to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical rejection. The previous keepers maintained the Elgrand without accruing advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion across the observed period. That implies basic upkeep was not neglected in the recorded span. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and suspension components, given the Elgrand's age and Japanese-market rust susceptibility unseen in MOT data. Verify the brake calipers and exhaust emissions operate within tolerance, and confirm the low annual mileage has not masked prolonged standing that degrades tyres, fluids, and seals. The official record alone supports roadworthiness, but age demands hands-on verification.

CT03 VLB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
  • 105,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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CT03 VLB Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202492,328 mi
  2. 19/06/2025100,372 mi+8,044 mi
  3. 19/06/2025100,380 mi+8 mi
  4. 02/07/2026105,774 mi+5,394 mi
  5. 03/07/2026105,792 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 6,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CT03 VLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Elgrand (CT03 VLB) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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