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A1 DXE

2003 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,660 mi
Last recorded200,660 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DXE
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 200,660 miles

Coil spring corroded all around. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 190,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 180,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 165,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Swivel Balls Corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Most Seats missing at time of test so unable to fully inspect

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 158,893 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 158,893 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 147,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,391 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,017 miles

All rear seats in lowered position and vehicle is loaded so, rear seat belts have not been tested

Offside front metal brake pipe to flexi is heavily corroded

Slight vertical movement evident in nearside rear anto roll bar drop link (hydarulic type) but NOT excessive at this time

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,072 miles

Both front steering swivel housings are heavily corroded and the surrounding seals are torn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,072 miles

Both front steering swivel housings are heavily corroded and the surrounding seals are torn

Pass 8 May 2012 65,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 59,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2009 42,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Please note there is not a lot reserve tralve left on hand brake

Fail 16 Jun 2006 35,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Please note there is not a lot reserve tralve left on hand brake

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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A1 DXE is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 DXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A1 DXE is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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