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BV53 DTN

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 DTN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake drum dust cover corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member above spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded front to rear , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise under side to be cleaned

Fail 5 Feb 2020 133,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flex pipe to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe to lsv, corroded and leaking fluid. advise not to drive vehicle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake drum dust cover corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member above spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded front to rear , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise under side to be cleaned

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis and various other components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,362 miles

Centre brake light has been disconnected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 21 Nov 2017 122,303 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,395 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 104,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,670 miles

high level stop light not working, poss not connected.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 100,634 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high level stop light not working, poss not connected.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,172 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,349 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,349 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV53 DTN is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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 BV53 DTN, 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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BV53 DTN is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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