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Nissan Primastar

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,870 cc

LB53 VTPMOT history

LB53 VTP is a silver diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
209,143 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VTP
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
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VTP was last recorded at 209,143 miles on 6 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,140 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,143 miles
  • 2023 – 207,457 miles
  • 2021 – 202,278 miles
  • 2020 – 196,408 miles
  • 2019 – 188,130 miles
  • 2018 – 177,227 miles
  • 2017 – 165,036 miles
  • 2016 – 155,511 miles
  • 2015 – 146,470 miles
  • 2014 – 136,754 miles
  • 2013 – 125,027 miles
  • 2012 – 112,534 miles
  • 2011 – 102,279 miles
  • 2010 – 91,278 miles
  • 2008 – 79,425 miles
  • 2007 – 70,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,143 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner sidewall (been run flat)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on minimum allowed 50%. Rear load valve may require adjustment/replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,143 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,143 miles
    Test number
    641385211706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail209,140 miles (+1,683)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,140 miles
    Test number
    651021836903
    • MajorCentral Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass207,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,457 miles
    Test number
    942961871195
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner sidewall (been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on minimum allowed 50%. Rear load valve may require adjustment/replacing (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail207,457 miles (+5,179)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,457 miles
    Test number
    740248913794
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner sidewall (been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on minimum allowed 50%. Rear load valve may require adjustment/replacing (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,278 miles
    Test number
    691851550433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail202,278 miles (+5,870)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,278 miles
    Test number
    181149534840
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass196,408 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    196,408 miles
    Test number
    646028669447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 55 R17 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall damaged - Tyre appears to have be run under-inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Fail196,408 miles (+8,278)2 dangerous7 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,408 miles
    Test number
    687964381503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 55 R17 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall damaged - Tyre appears to have be run under-inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass188,130 miles (+10,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,130 miles
    Test number
    911937911515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake only just makes minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass177,227 miles (+12,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    177,227 miles
    Test number
    974979956452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass165,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,036 miles
    Test number
    761062090397
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail165,036 miles (+9,525)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,036 miles
    Test number
    303812350089
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass155,511 miles (+9,041)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,511 miles
    Test number
    208524081750
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Pass146,470 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,470 miles
    Test number
    436369675025
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet release lever insecure

  15. Fail146,470 miles (+9,716)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,470 miles
    Test number
    955569275089
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet release lever insecure

  16. Pass136,754 miles (+11,727)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    239732364021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt covered
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  17. Pass125,027 miles (+12,493)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,027 miles
    Test number
    285776263017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,534 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,534 miles
    Test number
    767236062061
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail111,560 miles (+9,281)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,560 miles
    Test number
    115622452482
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass102,279 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    518009961052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,119 miles (+10,841)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    276391431011
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    741513230064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,278 miles (+11,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    442612830075
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass79,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    552124748105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,425 miles (+8,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    632862348136
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass70,648 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    590000247199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail70,367 miles6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    642793427158
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside headlamp slightly loose.
    • NoteOffside front suspension strut leaking slightly.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

Questions about LB53 VTP

Does LB53 VTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VTP expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VTP?
The MOT on LB53 VTP expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VTP done?
LB53 VTP was recorded at 209,143 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 7,706 miles a year.
Has LB53 VTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VTP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VTP 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 VTP find?
LB53 VTP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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