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Nissan Primastar

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LB53 THFMOT history

LB53 THF is a blue diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 221,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
221,882 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 THF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 THF was last recorded at 221,882 miles on 1 May 2026, 12,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,177 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,705 miles
Average per year
8,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,882 miles
  • 2025 – 209,177 miles
  • 2024 – 193,025 miles
  • 2023 – 180,856 miles
  • 2022 – 159,660 miles
  • 2021 – 144,925 miles
  • 2020 – 128,759 miles
  • 2019 – 110,433 miles
  • 2018 – 96,159 miles
  • 2017 – 90,665 miles
  • 2016 – 89,873 miles
  • 2015 – 88,550 miles
  • 2014 – 88,037 miles
  • 2013 – 85,218 miles
  • 2012 – 81,437 miles
  • 2011 – 79,121 miles
  • 2010 – 75,982 miles
  • 2008 – 69,854 miles
  • 2007 – 64,908 miles
  • 2006 – 49,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,882 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,882 miles (+12,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    221,882 miles
    Test number
    692207502184
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,177 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    209,177 miles
    Test number
    234031790272
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail209,142 miles (+16,117)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,142 miles
    Test number
    889415482993
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass193,025 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,025 miles
    Test number
    459247446953
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail192,918 miles (+12,062)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,918 miles
    Test number
    665940916543
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass180,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,856 miles
    Test number
    938314508241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Fail180,856 miles (+21,196)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,856 miles
    Test number
    450665983455
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass159,660 miles (+14,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    129842660679
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,925 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,925 miles
    Test number
    981454361436
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,920 miles (+16,161)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    912127915210
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,759 miles (+18,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    473317998623
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass110,433 miles (+14,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,433 miles
    Test number
    353208519662
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Signs of on both ends of radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  13. Pass96,159 miles (+5,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    745270243567
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak slight from both bottom corners of rad
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass90,665 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    236336449286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass89,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    646553897049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail89,873 miles (+1,323)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    958649209828
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryCheck tracking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass88,550 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    879124715194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass88,037 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    426134264035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail88,035 miles (+2,817)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    126122564014
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass85,218 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,218 miles
    Test number
    339138413094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,216 miles (+3,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    459147613077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail81,437 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    487040722011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass81,437 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    877690922075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,121 miles (+3,139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    515072431033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNear side C.V.gaiter split.

  25. Pass75,982 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    803272310055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,854 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    660620658304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,908 miles (+15,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,908 miles
    Test number
    374612767308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    112646956352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB53 THF

Does LB53 THF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 THF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 THF?
The MOT on LB53 THF is valid until 30 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 THF done?
LB53 THF was recorded at 221,882 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,890 miles a year.
Has LB53 THF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 THF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 THF 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 THF find?
LB53 THF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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