2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · SD03 CWR
2003 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 149,471 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD03 CWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 149,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD03 CWR 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 Almera (SD03 CWR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken up and corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SD03 CWR Mileage History
- 12/08/2024144,511 mi
- 19/08/2024144,512 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2025147,066 mi+2,554 mi
- 18/08/2026149,461 mi+2,395 mi
- 26/08/2026149,471 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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