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AU53 RXC

2003 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RXC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all other track rod end joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

crack in nearside rear light lens

Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,211 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting within 30cm of spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all other track rod end joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

crack in nearside rear light lens

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rusted

both wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Apr 2023 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,182 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 25 Mar 2022 112,112 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,596 miles

Offside outer sill slight rusting

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside steering idler slight wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill slight rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,730 miles

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

Nearside Front ldler arm bush worn

Rear slight rusting rear chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,905 miles

Central prop bearing worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension grunting

Rear chassis extensively repaired

slight brake pedel travel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rusted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rusted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,178 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear tank support area slight rusting

front prop joint worn and centre rear prop bearing worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,074 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,224 miles

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

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

slight drag on n/s rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

washers poor

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,598 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear axle brake pipes coated in waste oil

wheels +inner arches dirty/muddy recomend pressure washing before retest

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,038 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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AU53 RXC is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 RXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 RXC is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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