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Nissan Primastar

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,870 cc

L23 GPUMOT history

L23 GPU is a white diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L23 GPU white Nissan Primastar – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Primastar, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
237,781 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GPU was last recorded at 237,781 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,780 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,781 miles
  • 2024 – 224,621 miles
  • 2023 – 214,123 miles
  • 2022 – 202,161 miles
  • 2021 – 189,313 miles
  • 2020 – 175,416 miles
  • 2019 – 155,672 miles
  • 2018 – 146,926 miles
  • 2017 – 134,258 miles
  • 2016 – 124,905 miles
  • 2015 – 114,919 miles
  • 2014 – 103,351 miles
  • 2013 – 92,278 miles
  • 2012 – 80,372 miles
  • 2011 – 70,072 miles
  • 2010 – 60,275 miles
  • 2009 – 50,489 miles
  • 2008 – 39,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,781 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,781 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    237,781 miles
    Test number
    660169875013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail237,780 miles (+13,159)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,780 miles
    Test number
    995013622607
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass224,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    224,621 miles
    Test number
    367094241859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail224,621 miles (+10,498)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,621 miles
    Test number
    398898755178
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass214,123 miles (+11,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    214,123 miles
    Test number
    398071342340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass202,161 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,161 miles
    Test number
    819957475852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail202,159 miles (+12,846)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,159 miles
    Test number
    402295064772
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass189,313 miles (+13,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,313 miles
    Test number
    282843632370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass175,416 miles (+55)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    175,416 miles
    Test number
    832588831855
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail175,361 miles (+19,689)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,361 miles
    Test number
    660767809838
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,672 miles
    Test number
    741917833311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail155,672 miles (+8,746)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,672 miles
    Test number
    821944702942
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside rear's, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass146,926 miles (+12,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,926 miles
    Test number
    541504082557
    • AdvisoryFRONT SIDELAMP; appears dim > nearside.

  14. Pass134,258 miles (+9,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    392161326692
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass124,905 miles (+9,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    759039072095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering arm joints

  16. Pass114,919 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    765909025128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,351 miles (+11,073)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    485708524180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear trye is starting to perish on outer side walls.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass92,278 miles (+11,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    216800723421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,372 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,372 miles
    Test number
    355088502152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,072 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,072 miles
    Test number
    248786621183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,275 miles (+9,786)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,275 miles
    Test number
    974595320170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,489 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,489 miles
    Test number
    431279619174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,109 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    721614118126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,057 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    834543018149
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and offside has nail in sidewall

Questions about L23 GPU

Does L23 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 GPU expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 GPU?
The MOT on L23 GPU expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 GPU done?
L23 GPU was recorded at 237,781 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 11,357 miles a year.
Has L23 GPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 GPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 GPU find?
L23 GPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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