2003 Nissan Primastar 1.9L Diesel · DN53 LRF
2003 Nissan Primastar (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 179,186 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PRIMASTAR
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN53 LRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2024
- 179,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 31 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN53 LRF MOT History
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 Primastar (DN53 LRF) between December 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Roll bar link snapp”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light High level brake light showing white light. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
DN53 LRF Mileage History
- 10/12/2021172,855 mi
- 27/03/2023176,909 mi+4,054 mi
- 11/04/2023176,910 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2024184,160 mi+7,250 mi
- 08/08/2024179,186 mi-4,974 mi
Average of roughly 2,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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