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BU53 LOD

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LOD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,854 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,541 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,844 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Chassis corroding.

Front prop shaft missing.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,842 miles

Front prop shaft missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,309 miles

Various brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,487 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items on seat.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Oct 2011 57,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,490 miles

Rear Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,838 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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BU53 LOD is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU53 LOD, 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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What year was BU53 LOD registered?

BU53 LOD is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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