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AY53 GYV

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,120 mi
Last recorded137,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GYV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 137,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,843 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 130,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipes at load compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 113,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipes at load compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,320 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,029 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,991 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,205 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear numberplate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear numberplate damaged

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,118 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,777 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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AY53 GYV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 GYV registered?

AY53 GYV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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