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Nissan Almera

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,497 cc

LM03 VLNMOT history

LM03 VLN is a silver petrol Nissan Almera first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
72,073 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VLN was last recorded at 72,073 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,219 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,854 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,073 miles
  • 2024 – 66,219 miles
  • 2023 – 63,533 miles
  • 2022 – 61,204 miles
  • 2021 – 60,709 miles
  • 2020 – 60,082 miles
  • 2019 – 59,325 miles
  • 2018 – 58,025 miles
  • 2017 – 56,770 miles
  • 2016 – 55,858 miles
  • 2015 – 54,695 miles
  • 2014 – 53,598 miles
  • 2013 – 52,640 miles
  • 2012 – 51,199 miles
  • 2011 – 43,239 miles
  • 2010 – 37,853 miles
  • 2009 – 33,747 miles
  • 2008 – 30,544 miles
  • 2007 – 20,233 miles
  • 2006 – 10,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,073 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,073 miles (+5,854)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    674179874698
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass66,219 miles (+2,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    528274561103
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass63,533 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    340594447851
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass61,204 miles (+495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    301378570099
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and/or pipes, fittings at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass60,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    797977503488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,709 miles (+627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    488372378338
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,082 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    623431994609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,325 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    671348998094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,025 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    902643223119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    233577089802
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Fail56,770 miles (+912)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    501141436919
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass55,858 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    551061782779
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp

  13. Pass54,695 miles (+1,097)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    195093525267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded and holed not prescribed area
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  14. Pass53,598 miles (+958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,598 miles
    Test number
    448266814229
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded/ holed not affecting engine mounting

  15. Pass52,640 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,640 miles
    Test number
    389737723269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,199 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    445754642232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,336 miles (+6,097)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    735482932098
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded

  18. Pass43,239 miles (+5,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    945471731009
    • NoteFront brake Discs becoming worn and pitted

  19. Pass37,853 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,853 miles
    Test number
    883013830017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,747 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    670794349047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,544 miles (+10,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    340538948493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,233 miles (+9,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,233 miles
    Test number
    292276557247
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass10,852 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,852 miles
    Test number
    261380676230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,800 miles
    Test number
    344023346199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VLN

Does LM03 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VLN expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VLN?
The MOT on LM03 VLN expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VLN done?
LM03 VLN was recorded at 72,073 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has LM03 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VLN has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 VLN 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 LM03 VLN find?
LM03 VLN passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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