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Nissan Cabstar

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,664 cc

LS03 HCEMOT history

LS03 HCE is a red diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
66,687 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 HCE was last recorded at 66,687 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,687 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,687 miles
  • 2024 – 66,687 miles
  • 2023 – 66,687 miles
  • 2022 – 65,504 miles
  • 2021 – 65,503 miles
  • 2020 – 62,295 miles
  • 2019 – 57,681 miles
  • 2018 – 51,872 miles
  • 2017 – 50,047 miles
  • 2016 – 46,622 miles
  • 2015 – 44,264 miles
  • 2014 – 42,407 miles
  • 2013 – 40,430 miles
  • 2011 – 38,991 miles
  • 2010 – 36,798 miles
  • 2009 – 33,550 miles
  • 2008 – 30,841 miles
  • 2007 – 29,060 miles
  • 2006 – 26,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,687 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear D-bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,687 miles1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    471605260605
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    401718950085
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,687 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    628451087746
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    921861499498
    • 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))

  5. Fail66,687 miles (+1,183)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,687 miles
    Test number
    321469284986
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass65,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    920385669510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,504 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    177463036032
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    482811041894
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail65,503 miles (+3,208)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    520874982021
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass62,295 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    354198665564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,681 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    183367675390
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    351445210391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes to the flexi corroded

  13. Fail51,872 miles (+1,825)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    801917972738
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes to the flexi corroded

  14. Pass50,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    444075307769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,047 miles (+3,425)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    169307343950
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass46,622 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    186441986869
    • AdvisoryMinor blows from exhaust and centre clamp slightly loose

  17. Pass44,264 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    518751395185
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail44,256 miles (+1,849)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    258734185102
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass42,407 miles (+1,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    546732304257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  20. Pass40,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    216876733434
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765231572101
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1. 6mm.nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

  22. Pass38,991 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    357047441113
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    724236140188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,797 miles (+3,247)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    233105840190
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass33,550 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,550 miles
    Test number
    793717649124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass30,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    373970148116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail30,841 miles (+1,781)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    792930048181
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass29,060 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    480849947111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,881 miles
    Test number
    282045826131
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about LS03 HCE

Does LS03 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HCE expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HCE?
The MOT on LS03 HCE expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HCE done?
LS03 HCE was recorded at 66,687 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has LS03 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HCE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 HCE 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 LS03 HCE find?
LS03 HCE failed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 8 more.

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