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Nissan Primastar

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LB53 BCZMOT history

LB53 BCZ is a red diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 182,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,719 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BCZ was last recorded at 182,719 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2019: 170,314 miles, lower than 170,613 miles on 11 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,192 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
527 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,719 miles
  • 2025 – 182,192 miles
  • 2024 – 181,775 miles
  • 2023 – 180,446 miles
  • 2022 – 177,169 miles
  • 2021 – 172,450 miles
  • 2020 – 172,343 miles
  • 2019 – 170,314 miles
  • 2018 – 169,083 miles
  • 2016 – 167,164 miles
  • 2015 – 162,807 miles
  • 2014 – 154,115 miles
  • 2013 – 150,462 miles
  • 2012 – 142,666 miles
  • 2011 – 134,326 miles
  • 2010 – 129,176 miles
  • 2009 – 121,415 miles
  • 2008 – 101,032 miles
  • 2007 – 79,705 miles
  • 2006 – 57,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,719 miles
    Test number
    812059903364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,719 miles (+527)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,719 miles
    Test number
    486951227040
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass182,192 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,192 miles
    Test number
    596699716147
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail182,191 miles (+416)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,191 miles
    Test number
    446466841111
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass181,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    181,775 miles
    Test number
    443809235686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,775 miles (+1,329)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,775 miles
    Test number
    766719143068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,446 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,446 miles
    Test number
    298336793338
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper strut mountings worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail180,405 miles (+3,236)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,405 miles
    Test number
    452337263674
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper strut mountings worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass177,169 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,169 miles
    Test number
    774532059325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail177,169 miles (+4,719)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,169 miles
    Test number
    733447288817
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,450 miles (+107)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,450 miles
    Test number
    541440397528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass172,343 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,343 miles
    Test number
    317428908587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,293 miles (+1,979)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,293 miles
    Test number
    127672981683
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass170,314 miles (-299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,314 miles
    Test number
    717057390100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail170,613 miles (+1,530)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,613 miles
    Test number
    325736511481
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass169,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,083 miles
    Test number
    573893021462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail169,082 miles (+1,918)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,082 miles
    Test number
    730062263353
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass167,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    876510712672
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWiper arms worn

  19. Fail167,164 miles (+4,357)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    551020676864
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWiper arms worn

  20. Pass162,807 miles (+8,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,807 miles
    Test number
    880708313189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY NOT EXCESSIVE DRIVER SIDE

  21. Pass154,115 miles (+3,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    154,115 miles
    Test number
    107008994132
    • NoteBoth front wheels binding slightly.

  22. Pass150,462 miles (+7,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    150,462 miles
    Test number
    155489913366
    • NoteNearside and offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop links have play/wear in the ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.

  23. Pass142,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    469436122498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail142,666 miles (+8,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    349306222328
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  25. Pass134,326 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,326 miles
    Test number
    637467201378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail134,252 miles (+5,076)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    186254401368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass129,176 miles (+7,761)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    253147380294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn but not detected at steering wheel

  28. Pass121,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    331736819362
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play

  29. Fail121,415 miles (+20,383)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    332906819355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play

  30. Pass101,032 miles (+21,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,032 miles
    Test number
    953581108336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass79,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    943113807350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail79,705 miles (+22,320)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    473133507401
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  33. Pass57,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,385 miles
    Test number
    932418996216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail57,385 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,385 miles
    Test number
    914238596203
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 BCZ

Does LB53 BCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BCZ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BCZ?
The MOT on LB53 BCZ is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BCZ done?
LB53 BCZ was recorded at 182,719 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has LB53 BCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BCZ has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BCZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 BCZ find?
LB53 BCZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 1 more.

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