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Nissan Almera

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,769 cc

LA51 DPVMOT history

LA51 DPV is a green petrol Nissan Almera first used on 12 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
100,395 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DPV was last recorded at 100,395 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,116 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
4,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,395 miles
  • 2023 – 89,409 miles
  • 2022 – 82,983 miles
  • 2021 – 72,808 miles
  • 2020 – 71,381 miles
  • 2019 – 63,650 miles
  • 2018 – 55,359 miles
  • 2017 – 46,550 miles
  • 2016 – 34,612 miles
  • 2015 – 25,490 miles
  • 2013 – 19,338 miles
  • 2012 – 17,881 miles
  • 2011 – 16,676 miles
  • 2010 – 15,339 miles
  • 2009 – 13,952 miles
  • 2008 – 12,539 miles
  • 2007 – 11,015 miles
  • 2006 – 9,233 miles
  • 2005 – 7,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,395 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing light lens damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,395 miles (+279)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    608564990441
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing light lens damage

  2. Fail100,116 miles (+10,707)7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    330664519814
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing light lens damage

  3. Pass89,409 miles (+35)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    961140228223
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light casing damage not effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,374 miles (+6,391)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    638848947784
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light casing damage not effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,983 miles (+245)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    631308353114
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer light casing damaged no effect on emitted light

  6. Fail82,738 miles (+70)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    822084310783
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a fluctuation
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake poor effort

  7. Fail82,668 miles (+9,860)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    473601530883
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a fluctuation
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroding

  8. Pass72,808 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    828921047715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded.

  9. Fail72,804 miles (+1,423)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    118789680369
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded.

  10. Pass71,381 miles (+7,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    730796957685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,650 miles (+8,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    738423686067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass55,359 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    173974791259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,550 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    226183976415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    606013745460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail34,612 miles (+9,122)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    279626255404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail25,490 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,490 miles
    Test number
    135956205457
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,490 miles (+6,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,490 miles
    Test number
    328866105065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass19,338 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,338 miles
    Test number
    886203043325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,337 miles (+1,456)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    425760443342
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass17,881 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    389296842373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,676 miles (+1,337)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    816983141335
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracks alround

  22. Pass15,339 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,339 miles
    Test number
    801284740398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    421048739329
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass13,952 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    473168039430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,539 miles (+1,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,539 miles
    Test number
    201480148389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split at ends (view ok)

  26. Pass11,015 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,015 miles
    Test number
    551351257334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,233 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,233 miles
    Test number
    450956856347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    7,625 miles
    Test number
    751387145373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DPV

Does LA51 DPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DPV expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DPV?
The MOT on LA51 DPV expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DPV done?
LA51 DPV was recorded at 100,395 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024, an average of 4,871 miles a year.
Has LA51 DPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DPV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 DPV 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 LA51 DPV find?
LA51 DPV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside, and 3 more.

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