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BU53 LNW

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,204 mi
Last recorded177,204 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LNW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 177,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 177,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 169,434 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 169,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock absorbers slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,773 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 22 Oct 2016 145,407 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 145,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,824 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,773 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,038 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,680 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,265 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BU53 LNW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU53 LNW, 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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BU53 LNW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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