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Nissan Navara

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,488 cc

LU54 ULUMOT history

LU54 ULU is a red diesel Nissan Navara first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,508 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 ULU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Navara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 ULU was last recorded at 149,508 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 18,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,601 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
18,907 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,508 miles
  • 2024 – 130,601 miles
  • 2023 – 128,423 miles
  • 2022 – 126,548 miles
  • 2021 – 124,355 miles
  • 2020 – 122,275 miles
  • 2019 – 120,924 miles
  • 2018 – 118,543 miles
  • 2017 – 110,017 miles
  • 2016 – 101,610 miles
  • 2015 – 93,067 miles
  • 2014 – 84,984 miles
  • 2013 – 76,013 miles
  • 2012 – 67,766 miles
  • 2011 – 59,271 miles
  • 2010 – 50,683 miles
  • 2009 – 42,931 miles
  • 2008 – 35,043 miles
  • 2007 – 25,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside chassis corroded middle on inside of chassis
  • AdvisoryClutch rubber smooth

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play Both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Both chassis legs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,508 miles (+18,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,508 miles
    Test number
    336843917279
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis corroded middle on inside of chassis
    • AdvisoryClutch rubber smooth

  2. Pass130,601 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    694162987927
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Centre bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,601 miles (+108)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    565378628189
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Centre bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,493 miles (+2,070)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    949428671318
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above rear leaf spring, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above rear leaf spring, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,423 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,423 miles
    Test number
    296194393961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs corroded

  6. Fail128,417 miles (+1,869)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    134885604254
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs corroded

  7. Pass126,548 miles (+2,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    952698077656
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis legs corroded

  8. Pass124,355 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    756491331276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,342 miles (+2,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,342 miles
    Test number
    975859307069
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,275 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    906589408926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,924 miles (+2,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,924 miles
    Test number
    360805413419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass118,543 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,543 miles
    Test number
    833564921096
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides corroded near body mountings to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into and out of load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of rear bumper has extremely sharp edges both sides
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally corroded particularly towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail118,536 miles (+8,519)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    435993876468
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 6.77 mean recorded , manufacturers limit is 1.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides corroded near body mountings to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into and out of load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of rear bumper has extremely sharp edges both sides
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally corroded particularly towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass110,017 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    156799788464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on axle and pipes into load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel slightly loose
    • AdvisoryChassis generally corroded

  15. Fail110,011 miles (+8,401)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,011 miles
    Test number
    590797779846
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on axle and pipes into load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear spare wheel slightly loose
    • AdvisoryChassis generally corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate being held closed by rear window

  16. Pass101,610 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,610 miles
    Test number
    723507146216
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe below master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion around bodymount (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail101,601 miles (+8,534)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,601 miles
    Test number
    808436125533
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose locknut loose to track rod (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken off (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe below master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion around bodymount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides on rear axle into wheel cylinders corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass93,067 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    459910119263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded below master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded away

  19. Fail93,001 miles (+8,017)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    328369803242
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded below master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded away

  20. Pass84,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    285511964230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,978 miles (+8,965)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    518851364234
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass76,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    905813363293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail76,013 miles (+8,247)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    347082763420
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass67,766 miles (+8,495)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    647874162232
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    587548651258
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail59,271 miles (+8,588)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    729848951287
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass50,683 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,683 miles
    Test number
    910449150230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,931 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    423073659227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,043 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,043 miles
    Test number
    971996268218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,959 miles
    Test number
    113084067226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU54 ULU

Does LU54 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU54 ULU expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU54 ULU?
The MOT on LU54 ULU expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU54 ULU done?
LU54 ULU was recorded at 149,508 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has LU54 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 ULU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LU54 ULU 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 LU54 ULU find?
LU54 ULU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside chassis corroded middle on inside of chassis; clutch rubber smooth.

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