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Nissan Almera

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,769 cc

LR03 XECMOT history

LR03 XEC is a grey petrol Nissan Almera first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
123,316 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XEC was last recorded at 123,316 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,316 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,316 miles
  • 2023 – 119,621 miles
  • 2022 – 117,536 miles
  • 2021 – 114,033 miles
  • 2020 – 110,605 miles
  • 2019 – 106,512 miles
  • 2018 – 103,447 miles
  • 2017 – 100,496 miles
  • 2016 – 97,500 miles
  • 2015 – 92,662 miles
  • 2014 – 84,926 miles
  • 2013 – 76,357 miles
  • 2012 – 69,746 miles
  • 2011 – 61,970 miles
  • 2010 – 47,374 miles
  • 2009 – 43,062 miles
  • 2008 – 37,645 miles
  • 2007 – 31,398 miles
  • 2006 – 22,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front crossmember slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,316 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    935577249601
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail123,316 miles (+3,695)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    233716062419
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Cross-member excessively corroded strong advise
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass119,621 miles (+2,085)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    160753913830
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,536 miles (+3,503)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    881284817692
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass114,033 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    997170605019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    753190078910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,605 miles (+4,093)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    964201920744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass106,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,512 miles
    Test number
    481341629587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,512 miles (+3,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,512 miles
    Test number
    126606481321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,447 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    109041180169
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember slightly corroded.

  11. Fail103,372 miles (+2,876)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    669729424843
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember slightly corroded.

  12. Pass100,496 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,496 miles
    Test number
    236341711301
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass97,500 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    777453934993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    298287865430
    • NoteLower rear engine stabilizer worn

  15. Fail92,662 miles (+7,736)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    457707065119
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteLower rear engine stabilizer worn

  16. Pass84,926 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    935414364018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,357 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    936871863090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,746 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    248993262043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,970 miles (+14,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    408237151009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    833546150029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,373 miles (+4,311)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    714016650028
    • 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)

  22. Pass43,062 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    642745709246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,645 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    850402538249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,398 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,398 miles
    Test number
    114645607293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,283 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,283 miles
    Test number
    484726317176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass30,283 miles (+7,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,283 miles
    Test number
    502726017147
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Fail22,765 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    140490716154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass22,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    592220716138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 XEC

Does LR03 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XEC expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XEC?
The MOT on LR03 XEC expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XEC done?
LR03 XEC was recorded at 123,316 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has LR03 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XEC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 XEC 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 LR03 XEC find?
LR03 XEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 1 more.

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