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Nissan Almera

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,769 cc

LL02 COUMOT history

LL02 COU is a black petrol Nissan Almera first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,162 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 COU was last recorded at 116,162 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2014: 92,693 miles, lower than 313,555 miles on 20 May 2013.

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
114,164 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,998 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,162 miles
  • 2025 – 114,164 miles
  • 2024 – 111,336 miles
  • 2023 – 108,917 miles
  • 2022 – 105,136 miles
  • 2021 – 103,047 miles
  • 2020 – 101,285 miles
  • 2015 – 96,947 miles
  • 2014 – 92,693 miles
  • 2013 – 313,555 miles
  • 2012 – 74,945 miles
  • 2011 – 65,010 miles
  • 2010 – 55,333 miles
  • 2009 – 48,580 miles
  • 2008 – 40,942 miles
  • 2006 – 31,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi-section deteriorated.

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,162 miles (+1,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    152348741797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi-section deteriorated.

  2. Pass114,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    373073501863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,164 miles (+2,828)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    841325828953
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,336 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    205274708766
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth suspension legs weak

  5. Pass108,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    470669546649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,917 miles (+3,781)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    160060759123
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    566563819573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,136 miles (+2,089)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    471901715694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass103,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    242282599854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,047 miles (+1,762)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    897028669489
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  11. Pass101,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,285 miles
    Test number
    981996796385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,285 miles (+4,338)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,285 miles
    Test number
    797708352028
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive hand brake travel

  13. Pass96,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    985112565154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,947 miles (+4,254)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    379821865155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,693 miles (-220,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    125049544123
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge poor

  16. Pass313,555 miles (+238,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    313,555 miles
    Test number
    876300243126
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass74,945 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,945 miles
    Test number
    997806332140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,010 miles (+9,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    687035841187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    314890840135
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail55,333 miles (+6,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    393250640169
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass48,580 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    811980159176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

  22. Fail48,580 miles (+7,638)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    351419049105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

  23. Pass40,942 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    254014048466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    824204716329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 COU

Does LL02 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 COU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 COU?
The MOT on LL02 COU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 COU done?
LL02 COU was recorded at 116,162 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has LL02 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 COU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL02 COU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL02 COU find?
LL02 COU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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