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Nissan Terrano SE Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Terrano SE Td reliable? We analysed 813 real MOT tests across 321 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 813 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.3%
Typical Mileage
124,971mi
Annual Mileage
4,750mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Terrano SE Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Terrano SE Td.

Nissan Terrano SE Td Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Terrano SE Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Terrano SE Td Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Terrano SE Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,758 mi/yr
Typical
4,750 mi/yr
Average
5,688 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,326 mi/yr

Nissan Terrano SE Td Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Terrano SE Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
124,971 mi
75th Percentile
151,110 mi
95th Percentile
187,908 mi
Max Recorded
1,747,027 mi

How Does the Nissan Terrano SE Td Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Terrano SE Td THIS CAR 71.3% 813 124,971 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Yamaha Rxs 76.5% 935 21,869 mi 38 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Terrano SE Td trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Terrano SE Td?

The Nissan Terrano SE Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.3% across 813 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Terrano SE Td owner drives around 4,750 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Terrano SE Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Terrano SE Td reliable?
Based on 813 MOT tests, the Nissan Terrano SE Td has a 71.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Terrano SE Td?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Terrano SE Td do per year?
The typical Nissan Terrano SE Td does around 4,750 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Terrano SE Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Terrano SE Td?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.