
Nissan Primastar
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,870 cc
L26 DARMOT history
L26 DAR is a silver diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 231,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 231,233 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 DAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Primastar
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,870 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 DAR was last recorded at 231,233 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 231,027 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 206 miles
- Average per year
- 10,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,233 miles
- 2025 – 224,400 miles
- 2024 – 217,619 miles
- 2023 – 209,092 miles
- 2022 – 200,868 miles
- 2021 – 196,417 miles
- 2020 – 190,221 miles
- 2019 – 185,581 miles
- 2018 – 180,265 miles
- 2017 – 164,505 miles
- 2016 – 146,879 miles
- 2015 – 131,095 miles
- 2014 – 118,842 miles
- 2013 – 105,499 miles
- 2012 – 94,437 miles
- 2011 – 78,996 miles
- 2010 – 71,682 miles
- 2009 – 61,302 miles
- 2008 – 48,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,233 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 231,233 miles
- Test number
- 737024794274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail231,027 miles (+6,627)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,027 miles
- Test number
- 215536076511
- MajorNearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Pass224,400 miles (+6,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 224,400 miles
- Test number
- 268046743789
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,619 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 217,619 miles
- Test number
- 744927069992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,353 miles (+8,261)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,353 miles
- Test number
- 503277192518
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass209,092 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 209,092 miles
- Test number
- 478588686657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,029 miles (+8,161)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,029 miles
- Test number
- 144785075328
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,868 miles (+4,451)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 200,868 miles
- Test number
- 595625868873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,417 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 196,417 miles
- Test number
- 557647873688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,362 miles (+6,141)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,362 miles
- Test number
- 488536895905
- 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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass190,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 190,221 miles
- Test number
- 561880476883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,221 miles (+4,640)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,221 miles
- Test number
- 365336227250
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass185,581 miles (+5,316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 185,581 miles
- Test number
- 236352821884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,265 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 180,265 miles
- Test number
- 316551730197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,255 miles (+15,750)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,255 miles
- Test number
- 155952018361
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Pass164,505 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 164,505 miles
- Test number
- 587237974626
- AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail164,505 miles (+17,626)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,505 miles
- Test number
- 119927321308
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass146,879 miles (+15,784)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 146,879 miles
- Test number
- 841179014803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,095 miles (+12,253)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 131,095 miles
- Test number
- 955054594921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,842 miles (+13,343)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 118,842 miles
- Test number
- 719208164167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,499 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 105,499 miles
- Test number
- 105812373192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,407 miles (+10,970)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,407 miles
- Test number
- 347878063158
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
- NoteNearside front wiper blade split
- NotePlay in offside front track rod end
- NoteSmall split in offside front tyre sidewall
Pass94,437 miles (+15,441)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 94,437 miles
- Test number
- 998528952117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,996 miles (+7,314)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,996 miles
- Test number
- 269458661197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,682 miles
- Test number
- 634746750242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,682 miles (+10,380)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,682 miles
- Test number
- 394016850413
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass61,302 miles (+13,255)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,302 miles
- Test number
- 404455959298
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass48,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 48,047 miles
- Test number
- 182356768259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 DAR
- Does L26 DAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DAR is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 DAR?
- The MOT on L26 DAR is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 DAR done?
- L26 DAR was recorded at 231,233 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 10,210 miles a year.
- Has L26 DAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 DAR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 DAR 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 L26 DAR find?
- L26 DAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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