
Nissan Cabstar
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,663 cc
LB51 MGYMOT history
LB51 MGY is a white diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 119,735 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 MGY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Cabstar
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,663 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB51 MGY was last recorded at 119,735 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2012: 61,558 miles, lower than 61,588 miles on 21 Sept 2011.
- 17 Jan 2019: 62,959 miles, lower than 67,351 miles on 11 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,732 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,735 miles
- 2023 – 108,102 miles
- 2022 – 84,825 miles
- 2021 – 73,835 miles
- 2020 – 70,300 miles
- 2019 – 69,545 miles
- 2018 – 67,351 miles
- 2017 – 65,627 miles
- 2016 – 64,200 miles
- 2015 – 62,545 miles
- 2013 – 61,558 miles
- 2012 – 61,558 miles
- 2011 – 61,588 miles
- 2010 – 59,500 miles
- 2008 – 53,872 miles
- 2007 – 47,808 miles
- 2006 – 43,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear “D” bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous6 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail119,735 miles (+3)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,735 miles
- Test number
- 393891929926
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear “D” bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))
Fail119,732 miles (+13)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,732 miles
- Test number
- 491526114483
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,719 miles (+12)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,719 miles
- Test number
- 197223510695
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Positive terminal loose. (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,707 miles (+18)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,707 miles
- Test number
- 794530629283
- DangerousOffside Front Axle insecure such that functionality is affected U bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail119,689 miles (+11,587)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,689 miles
- Test number
- 832637261523
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working ns and os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,102 miles (+23,277)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,102 miles
- Test number
- 215785523367
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,825 miles1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,825 miles
- Test number
- 952361594709
- DangerousDrivers seat base deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside surface rust to cab chassis leg
- AdvisoryOffside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Fail84,825 miles (+10,990)1 dangerous1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,825 miles
- Test number
- 499321238036
- DangerousDrivers seat base deteriorated
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside surface rust to cab chassis leg
- AdvisoryOffside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Pass73,835 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 73,835 miles
- Test number
- 330153304509
- DangerousDrivers seat in poor condtion
- AdvisoryNearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,834 miles (+3,534)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,834 miles
- Test number
- 513611696394
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousDrivers seat in poor condtion
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,300 miles (+755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,300 miles
- Test number
- 855625558632
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion by engine mounts
Pass69,545 miles (+6,586)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 69,545 miles
- Test number
- 174335262843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,959 miles (-4,392)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,959 miles
- Test number
- 871795427350
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass67,351 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,351 miles
- Test number
- 322267619378
- AdvisoryLOWER THAN EXPECTED EFFORT FROM NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE BUT OVERALL EFFICIENCY OK
Pass65,627 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 65,627 miles
- Test number
- 513424034611
- AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front kingpin
Fail65,627 miles (+1,427)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,627 miles
- Test number
- 560349824429
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working 382 BULB FITTED (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front kingpin
Pass64,200 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,200 miles
- Test number
- 930313285569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,545 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 62,545 miles
- Test number
- 239867425099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,541 miles (+983)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,541 miles
- Test number
- 816466915040
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass61,558 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,558 miles
- Test number
- 396794903301
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion in offside front chassis
- NoteSlight wear in front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Fail61,558 miles4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,558 miles
- Test number
- 597127693247
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion in offside front chassis
- NoteNearside and offside king pins require greasing
- NoteSlight wear in front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Pass61,558 miles (-30)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,558 miles
- Test number
- 549143032245
- DangerousRear prop shaft universal joint excessively worn
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteKing pins have slight lift (REQUIRE GREASING)
Pass61,588 miles (+2,088)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 61,588 miles
- Test number
- 165224061278
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteLift in nearside and offside kingpins (REQUIRE GREASING)
Pass59,500 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 59,500 miles
- Test number
- 472483130086
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
- NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
Fail59,500 miles (+5,628)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,500 miles
- Test number
- 271237220022
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
- NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
Pass53,872 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,872 miles
- Test number
- 710672008131
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight lift in nearside kingpin
Fail53,792 miles (+5,984)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,792 miles
- Test number
- 681954898071
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight lift in nearside kingpin
Pass47,808 miles (+4,287)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 47,808 miles
- Test number
- 552265247073
- NoteSlight lift in front kingpins (requires greasing)
Pass43,521 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 43,521 miles
- Test number
- 314276626058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,476 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,476 miles
- Test number
- 693828916020
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Questions about LB51 MGY
- Does LB51 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 MGY expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 MGY?
- The MOT on LB51 MGY expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 MGY done?
- LB51 MGY was recorded at 119,735 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
- Has LB51 MGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 MGY has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 MGY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB51 MGY find?
- LB51 MGY failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency below requirements; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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