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Nissan Navara

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,488 cc

LE53 HFAMOT history

LE53 HFA is a blue diesel Nissan Navara first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 230,392 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
230,392 km
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,811 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Navara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HFA was last recorded at 230,392 km on 16 Dec 2025, 15,326 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,066 km · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,326 km
Average per year
9,811 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,392 km
  • 2024 – 215,066 km
  • 2023 – 202,609 km
  • 2022 – 185,877 km
  • 2021 – 171,132 km
  • 2020 – 151,939 km
  • 2018 – 129,527 km
  • 2017 – 126,863 km
  • 2016 – 124,241 km
  • 2015 – 119,567 km
  • 2013 – 110,695 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,392 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,392 km11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    230,392 km
    Test number
    404477951360
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail230,388 km (+15,322)1 dangerous1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,388 km
    Test number
    643247114121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass215,066 km (+12,457)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    215,066 km
    Test number
    412685105835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  4. Pass202,609 km (+16,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,609 km
    Test number
    585459861649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass185,877 km (+14,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,877 km
    Test number
    465565280577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight leak

  6. Pass171,132 km (+19,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,132 km
    Test number
    621291713013
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass151,939 km (+22,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,939 km
    Test number
    384251384879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,527 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,527 km
    Test number
    337569647680
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,512 miles3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,512 miles
    Test number
    657851388715
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,863 km (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,863 km
    Test number
    563360555237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,241 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,241 km
    Test number
    977997286080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,241 km (+4,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,241 km
    Test number
    228775032150
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass119,567 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,567 km
    Test number
    517493796669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,393 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    356964294413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,729 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    245047183253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,728 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    227715683294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  17. Fail110,695 km5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,695 km
    Test number
    879427673265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LE53 HFA

Does LE53 HFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HFA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HFA?
The MOT on LE53 HFA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HFA done?
LE53 HFA was recorded at 230,392 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 9,811 km a year.
Has LE53 HFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HFA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 HFA 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 LE53 HFA find?
LE53 HFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon, and 8 more.

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