2003 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · LC53 RCU
2003 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 34,476 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 34,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 RCU 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 Micra (LC53 RCU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LC53 RCU Mileage History
- 24/10/202230,088 mi
- 30/10/202356,897 mi+26,809 mi
- 29/10/202432,788 mi-24,109 mi
- 29/10/202432,788 mi
- 30/10/202534,476 mi+1,688 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 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: Good
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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