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BC03 TVZ

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TVZ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 77,181 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 77,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,588 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

genral underbody and chassis poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,588 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

genral underbody and chassis poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,767 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/rear door not open inside or out

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,762 miles

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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BC03 TVZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC03 TVZ, 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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What year was BC03 TVZ registered?

BC03 TVZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BC03 TVZ safe to buy?

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