BU53 LOJ

2003 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
NISSAN
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
2184 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 August 2024
Last recorded mileage
29,777 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Nissan has 23 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 29,777 miles. The vehicle is currently not road legal due to its SORN status and expired MOT.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,351 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2019 exhaust failure is a major red flag for a 23-year-old vehicle.

Things to check

  • 2019-01-01: Failed MOT for excessive exhaust smoke from turbocharged engine.
  • 2003-01-01: Recurring suspension failures (ball joints, anti-roll bar link) across multiple tests.
  • 2003-01-01: Recurring brake system advisories (hose, pads) across multiple tests.
  • 2023-09-01: Latest MOT expired; vehicle is currently not road legal (SORN).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 7,351 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 2019 exhaust failure was immediately rectified and passed retest on the same day.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 29,777 mi PASSOct 2007: 43,802 mi FAILOct 2007: 43,811 mi PASSOct 2008: 53,475 mi PASSOct 2009: 60,671 mi FAILOct 2009: 60,807 mi PASSNov 2010: 67,277 mi FAILNov 2010: 67,277 mi PASSNov 2011: 75,652 mi PASSNov 2012: 82,782 mi PASSNov 2013: 90,520 mi PASSNov 2014: 99,112 mi FAILDec 2014: 99,245 mi PASSNov 2015: 109,182 mi PASSDec 2016: 118,779 mi PASSJan 2018: 129,829 mi PASSJan 2019: 137,383 mi FAILJan 2019: 137,393 mi PASSJan 2020: 144,736 mi PASSMar 2020: 145,278 mi PASSMar 2021: 147,364 mi PASSSep 2022: 150,160 mi PASSSep 2023: 152,023 mi PASS152k91k30kSep 2006Sep 2023

MOT test history — 18/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 29,777 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2007 FAIL 43,802 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oct 2007 PASS 43,811 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 53,475 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 FAIL 60,671 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2009 PASS 60,807 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 FAIL 67,277 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2010 PASS 67,277 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2011 PASS 75,652 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 82,782 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Nov 2013 PASS 90,520 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2014 FAIL 99,112 mi
FAIL Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Dec 2014 PASS 99,245 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nov 2015 PASS 109,182 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 118,779 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 129,829 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 137,383 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 137,393 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 144,736 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 145,278 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 147,364 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 150,160 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 152,023 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU53 LOJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.