Nissan Primastar
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc
LB53 VTLMOT history
LB53 VTL is a red diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 162,123 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,257 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 VTL
- 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
- 30 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 VTL was last recorded at 162,123 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,113 miles · 19 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,257 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,123 miles
- 2025 – 160,405 miles
- 2024 – 157,389 miles
- 2023 – 151,984 miles
- 2022 – 148,182 miles
- 2021 – 145,502 miles
- 2020 – 138,650 miles
- 2019 – 129,989 miles
- 2018 – 120,417 miles
- 2017 – 107,979 miles
- 2016 – 95,349 miles
- 2015 – 85,319 miles
- 2014 – 73,404 miles
- 2013 – 60,599 miles
- 2012 – 53,946 miles
- 2011 – 49,045 miles
- 2010 – 42,659 miles
- 2009 – 35,525 miles
- 2008 – 28,560 miles
- 2007 – 23,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,123 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,123 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 162,123 miles
- Test number
- 150905728832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail162,113 miles (+1,708)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,113 miles
- Test number
- 566008387414
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass160,405 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 160,405 miles
- Test number
- 605937108542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake n/s low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,389 miles (+5,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 157,389 miles
- Test number
- 111735939478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend change (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake may req adjustment
Pass151,984 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 151,984 miles
- Test number
- 661675536113
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,182 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 148,182 miles
- Test number
- 671115332843
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,502 miles (+6,852)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 145,502 miles
- Test number
- 766854089160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,650 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 138,650 miles
- Test number
- 607912595053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail138,650 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,650 miles
- Test number
- 506469568920
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,989 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 129,989 miles
- Test number
- 161653958048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail129,989 miles (+9,572)2 dangerous7 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,989 miles
- Test number
- 928183637236
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit alternator wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,417 miles (+12,438)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 120,417 miles
- Test number
- 570643355493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySlight play in front roll bar bushes
Pass107,979 miles (+12,630)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,979 miles
- Test number
- 141222534758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass95,349 miles (+10,030)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,349 miles
- Test number
- 294491454565
- AdvisorySlight play in roll bar bushes
Pass85,319 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 85,319 miles
- Test number
- 479473385026
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear discs slightly lipped
- NoteSlight play in rack arms
Fail85,319 miles (+11,915)2 failures2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,319 miles
- Test number
- 729273385060
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear discs slightly lipped
- NoteSlight play in rack arms
Pass73,404 miles (+12,805)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,404 miles
- Test number
- 369340584088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,599 miles (+6,653)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,599 miles
- Test number
- 116029873441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,946 miles (+4,901)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,946 miles
- Test number
- 985601282089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,045 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 736104081026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,992 miles (+6,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,992 miles
- Test number
- 585141881092
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass42,659 miles (+7,134)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,659 miles
- Test number
- 131964580001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,525 miles (+6,965)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 35,525 miles
- Test number
- 333116439021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,560 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,560 miles
- Test number
- 360256438067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,552 miles
- Test number
- 663883927099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 VTL
- Does LB53 VTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VTL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 VTL?
- The MOT on LB53 VTL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 VTL done?
- LB53 VTL was recorded at 162,123 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
- Has LB53 VTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 VTL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 VTL 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 VTL find?
- LB53 VTL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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