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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc

LM03 VLPMOT history

LM03 VLP is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LM03 VLP red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,385 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VLP was last recorded at 98,385 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 20,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,174 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
20,211 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,385 miles
  • 2024 – 78,174 miles
  • 2023 – 65,133 miles
  • 2022 – 55,945 miles
  • 2021 – 52,890 miles
  • 2020 – 45,354 miles
  • 2019 – 40,639 miles
  • 2018 – 38,575 miles
  • 2017 – 35,796 miles
  • 2016 – 30,938 miles
  • 2015 – 23,861 miles
  • 2014 – 19,859 miles
  • 2013 – 19,345 miles
  • 2012 – 18,639 miles
  • 2011 – 17,812 miles
  • 2010 – 16,502 miles
  • 2009 – 14,178 miles
  • 2008 – 11,695 miles
  • 2007 – 9,262 miles
  • 2006 – 7,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,385 miles (+20,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,385 miles
    Test number
    309842745686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,174 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,174 miles
    Test number
    789882574079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail75,174 miles (+10,041)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    523347844123
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass65,133 miles (+9,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,133 miles
    Test number
    247800594300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    237062473239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,940 miles (+3,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    370010235269
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,890 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    719957209582
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carried out temporary repair utilizing zip ties. (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off.

  8. Fail52,890 miles (+7,536)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    799326225573
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off.

  9. Pass45,354 miles (+4,715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    984444699094
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,639 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    517221769857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox, and slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass38,575 miles (+2,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    644571408403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 15 year old tyre cracking and perished across tread - 165/70R14T (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 15 year old tyre cracking and perished across tread - 165/70R14T (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass35,796 miles (+4,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,796 miles
    Test number
    447776309191
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass30,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    547151122336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tale tell not visable. but is audible
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade perished

  14. Fail30,938 miles (+7,077)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    510140252808
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on outer edges, wheel alignment?
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tale tell not visable. but is audible
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade perished
    • AdvisoryStrong advise! nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

  15. Pass23,861 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,861 miles
    Test number
    758973615203
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail19,859 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,859 miles
    Test number
    255796904207
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass19,859 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,859 miles
    Test number
    426096904275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,345 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,345 miles
    Test number
    229316303252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,639 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    625848202238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,812 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    399956201255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,502 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    821798700200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,178 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    783212119208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,695 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,695 miles
    Test number
    180092518213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass9,262 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,262 miles
    Test number
    421236907282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail7,122 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,122 miles
    Test number
    310922116276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass7,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,122 miles
    Test number
    984932116289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VLP

Does LM03 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VLP expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VLP?
The MOT on LM03 VLP expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VLP done?
LM03 VLP was recorded at 98,385 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has LM03 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VLP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 VLP 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 VLP find?
LM03 VLP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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