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AP53 CRK

2003 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CRK
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 164,449 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 160,549 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 160,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 159,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 153,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 125,421 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 145,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,796 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,558 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,048 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer weakened by corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 112,754 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer weakened by corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,415 miles

Some lift in n/s/f hub possible cause of oil leak[close to brakes]

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

steering swivels rusty

wipers smear

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiperblades split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres getting down on centre part

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP53 CRK is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP53 CRK, 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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AP53 CRK is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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