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BX53 GRF

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,156 mi
Last recorded138,156 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 GRF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 136,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,498 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced From rear to Center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside badly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 135,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above axle and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced From rear to Center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,483 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side / offside chassis extensively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,309 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,168 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 3 across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,906 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Just in front of rear wheels backwards both sides chassis and cross members (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven 85% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,238 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,793 miles

rear exhaust deterioated.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,793 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust deterioated.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,061 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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BX53 GRF is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX53 GRF, 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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BX53 GRF is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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