Nissan Elgrand
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,500 cc
LU53 BUEMOT history
LU53 BUE is a black petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,784 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU53 BUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Elgrand
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU53 BUE was last recorded at 82,784 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,705 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,079 miles
- Average per year
- 3,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,784 miles
- 2025 – 77,705 miles
- 2024 – 72,844 miles
- 2023 – 72,430 miles
- 2021 – 65,218 miles
- 2020 – 60,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,784 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s/r
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside rear lower ball joint dust covers small tear
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 8 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,784 miles
- Test number
- 339862384710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,601 km3 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,601 km
- Test number
- 576317544024
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass77,705 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 77,705 miles
- Test number
- 351363425565
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail77,705 miles (+4,861)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,705 miles
- Test number
- 287839633120
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure inner arch linner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,844 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,844 miles
- Test number
- 166067647234
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside rear lower ball joint dust covers small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail72,841 miles (+411)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,841 miles
- Test number
- 704028909456
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside rear lower ball joint dust covers small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass72,430 miles (+7,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 72,430 miles
- Test number
- 203007197643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,218 miles (+4,765)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 65,218 miles
- Test number
- 342680610385
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 60,453 miles
- Test number
- 277589688600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU53 BUE
- Does LU53 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BUE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU53 BUE?
- The MOT on LU53 BUE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU53 BUE done?
- LU53 BUE was recorded at 82,784 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,842 miles a year.
- Has LU53 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU53 BUE has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LU53 BUE 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 LU53 BUE find?
- LU53 BUE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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