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Nissan Elgrand

White · Petrol · 2004 · 3,490 cc

LU53 BUJMOT history

LU53 BUJ is a white petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 126,399 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LU53 BUJ white Nissan Elgrand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Elgrand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,399 km
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,315 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 BUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 BUJ was last recorded at 126,399 km on 24 Mar 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,399 km · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
6,315 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,399 km
  • 2025 – 126,283 km
  • 2024 – 118,798 km
  • 2023 – 106,940 km
  • 2022 – 103,110 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,399 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,399 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,399 km
    Test number
    776689087035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,399 km (+116)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,399 km
    Test number
    659077444565
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Fail126,283 km (+7,485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,283 km
    Test number
    322408416543
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,798 km (+11,858)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,798 km
    Test number
    584717815482
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass106,940 km (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,940 km
    Test number
    834228714667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,110 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,110 km
    Test number
    252205425430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    120238950666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,158 miles (+609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    760382291217
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass62,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    378523652816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 BUJ

Does LU53 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BUJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 BUJ?
The MOT on LU53 BUJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 BUJ done?
LU53 BUJ was recorded at 126,399 km at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,315 km a year.
Has LU53 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 BUJ has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU53 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
LU53 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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