Nissan logo

Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

LA51 DRVMOT history

LA51 DRV is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 109,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LA51 DRV red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
109,604 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,370 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA51 DRV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DRV was last recorded at 109,604 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,011 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,593 miles
Average per year
4,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,604 miles
  • 2024 – 106,011 miles
  • 2023 – 99,784 miles
  • 2022 – 94,862 miles
  • 2021 – 88,076 miles
  • 2020 – 85,103 miles
  • 2019 – 80,513 miles
  • 2018 – 76,177 miles
  • 2017 – 70,915 miles
  • 2016 – 66,799 miles
  • 2015 – 60,271 miles
  • 2014 – 55,244 miles
  • 2013 – 50,614 miles
  • 2012 – 47,492 miles
  • 2011 – 41,642 miles
  • 2010 – 37,633 miles
  • 2009 – 33,107 miles
  • 2008 – 28,059 miles
  • 2007 – 27,418 miles
  • 2006 – 27,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,604 miles
    Test number
    996762887530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,604 miles (+3,593)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,604 miles
    Test number
    522562306407
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass106,011 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,011 miles
    Test number
    670496626507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,784 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    851094788066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    773392927100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,862 miles (+6,786)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    226361372583
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass88,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    234451290598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,076 miles (+2,973)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    731426335723
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass85,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    493257672443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,103 miles (+4,590)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    660198491332
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    278704210081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v joint noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock weak

  12. Fail80,513 miles (+4,336)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    820002321462
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v joint noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock weak

  13. Pass76,177 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    382194483761
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail76,177 miles (+5,262)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    264091224468
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass70,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    283699608333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail70,915 miles (+4,116)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    707573173259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,799 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,799 miles
    Test number
    706436448110
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail66,779 miles (+6,508)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    735851116856
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,271 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    417965695105
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber grip worn
    • NoteN/s rear lamp broken[reverse]

  20. Fail60,271 miles (+5,027)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    798475895103
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber grip worn
    • NoteN/s rear lamp broken[reverse]

  21. Pass55,244 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    465819994139
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear lamp lens cracked

  22. Fail55,244 miles (+4,630)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    649089394121
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s rear lamp lens cracked

  23. Pass50,614 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    387236753176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,610 miles (+3,118)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    658225753133
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail47,492 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    408770962119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass47,492 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    738800162148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    186074551171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,642 miles (+4,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    355604051100
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass37,633 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    691450460193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,107 miles (+5,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,107 miles
    Test number
    153756759121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass28,059 miles (+641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    260352258162
    • Note1.N/S/F tyre is perished and cracking on outer wall

  32. Pass27,418 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,418 miles
    Test number
    364238777470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass27,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,092 miles
    Test number
    872532286216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DRV

Does LA51 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DRV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DRV?
The MOT on LA51 DRV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DRV done?
LA51 DRV was recorded at 109,604 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
Has LA51 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DRV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 DRV 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 DRV find?
LA51 DRV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LA51D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.