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Nissan Primastar

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,870 cc

LM52 DKEMOT history

LM52 DKE is a white diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
140,332 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DKE was last recorded at 140,332 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 13,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,302 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
13,030 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,332 miles
  • 2023 – 127,302 miles
  • 2021 – 122,101 miles
  • 2020 – 119,287 miles
  • 2019 – 115,424 miles
  • 2018 – 106,540 miles
  • 2017 – 97,047 miles
  • 2015 – 87,026 miles
  • 2014 – 67,196 miles
  • 2012 – 57,359 miles
  • 2011 – 53,967 miles
  • 2010 – 48,233 miles
  • 2009 – 43,325 miles
  • 2008 – 38,166 miles
  • 2007 – 32,585 miles
  • 2006 – 26,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,332 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,332 miles (+13,030)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    131097902097
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  2. Pass127,302 miles (+5,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    897525716370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass122,101 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    946331266143
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limit just met

  4. Fail122,101 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    975674749686
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limit just met

  5. Pass119,287 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    143813112437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,887 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,887 miles
    Test number
    535135823465
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,887 miles (+3,463)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,887 miles
    Test number
    192703699738
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset Carried Out (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,424 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,424 miles
    Test number
    214696365392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail115,314 miles (+8,774)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,314 miles
    Test number
    488190058302
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass106,540 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    211457799748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,047 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    250657894965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass87,026 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    954345303192
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail87,004 miles (+19,808)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    178476534388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass67,196 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    806544544091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,194 miles (+9,835)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    576723944025
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass57,359 miles (+3,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    696883212379
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm/ rack

  17. Pass53,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    665202341351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,967 miles (+5,734)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    449941141348
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,233 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    852260540329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,231 miles (+4,906)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    731147430316
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass43,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    134641039375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,325 miles (+5,159)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    290121639306
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  23. Pass38,166 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,166 miles
    Test number
    882878238312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail38,160 miles (+5,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,160 miles
    Test number
    974707838395
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass32,585 miles (+5,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    270493637344
    • NoteWipers split

  26. Pass26,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,987 miles
    Test number
    324305136397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DKE

Does LM52 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DKE expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DKE?
The MOT on LM52 DKE expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DKE done?
LM52 DKE was recorded at 140,332 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has LM52 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 DKE 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 LM52 DKE find?
LM52 DKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: brake lever pivots slightly worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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