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Nissan Primastar

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LB53 BCXMOT history

LB53 BCX is a silver diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,279 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BCX was last recorded at 171,279 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,279 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,279 miles
  • 2024 – 171,249 miles
  • 2023 – 171,035 miles
  • 2022 – 170,974 miles
  • 2021 – 170,919 miles
  • 2020 – 168,658 miles
  • 2019 – 164,105 miles
  • 2017 – 162,574 miles
  • 2016 – 159,014 miles
  • 2015 – 154,705 miles
  • 2014 – 150,014 miles
  • 2013 – 145,024 miles
  • 2011 – 136,325 miles
  • 2010 – 130,392 miles
  • 2009 – 119,203 miles
  • 2008 – 97,830 miles
  • 2007 – 77,926 miles
  • 2006 – 57,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator crossmember damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - sills, chassis, subframes, suspension components

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 perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,279 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,279 miles
    Test number
    307252381779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator crossmember damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - sills, chassis, subframes, suspension components

  2. Fail171,279 miles (+30)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,279 miles
    Test number
    782522607496
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator crossmember damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components, chassis box section

  3. Pass171,249 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,249 miles
    Test number
    832099584660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,035 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,035 miles
    Test number
    274441574499
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,035 miles (+61)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,035 miles
    Test number
    692408407462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,974 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,974 miles
    Test number
    837792682743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,919 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,919 miles
    Test number
    417149461667
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,658 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,658 miles
    Test number
    639556125215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass164,105 miles (+1,531)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,105 miles
    Test number
    671077920089
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass162,574 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,574 miles
    Test number
    268146863860
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

  11. Pass159,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,014 miles
    Test number
    464515861772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  12. Fail159,014 miles (+4,309)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,014 miles
    Test number
    141198266350
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  13. Pass154,705 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,705 miles
    Test number
    848915888766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail154,705 miles (+4,691)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,705 miles
    Test number
    257959920404
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass150,014 miles (+4,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,014 miles
    Test number
    628571304325
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass145,024 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    208233703343
    • NoteLower rear engine mount poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  17. Fail145,024 miles (+8,699)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    925242303349
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteLower rear engine mount poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  18. Pass136,325 miles (+5,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    427217521395
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s front inner rack joints

  19. Pass130,392 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    672271220331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,366 miles (+11,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,366 miles
    Test number
    902810220392
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass119,203 miles (+21,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,203 miles
    Test number
    412283229414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,830 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    383384828395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,736 miles (+19,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,736 miles
    Test number
    483213428395
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass77,926 miles (+20,242)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,926 miles
    Test number
    330223827345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    823337916392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB53 BCX

Does LB53 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BCX is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BCX?
The MOT on LB53 BCX is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BCX done?
LB53 BCX was recorded at 171,279 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,969 miles a year.
Has LB53 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BCX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 BCX 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 LB53 BCX find?
LB53 BCX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower radiator crossmember damaged, and 4 more.

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