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CP53 GKN

2001 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 GKN
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 90,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering swivels corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded.

front axle/steering swivels corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,896 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension fixing point (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded.

front axle/steering swivels corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,048 miles

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Underside of vehicle in a corroded condition

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,701 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under side corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,966 miles

Underside chassis in a corroded condition

Underside metal fuel pipes in a corroded condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,351 miles

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

floorpan/chassis getting rusty

front chassis starting to rust

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,558 miles

front pads just over half worn 30% and 40% remaining,discs ok

rear number plate starting to deteriate

rear pads low 30% remaining,discs starting to rust

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,687 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 31,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,202 miles

Long footbrake travel with brake servo operating.

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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CP53 GKN is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 93,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP53 GKN, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP53 GKN is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CP53 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 GKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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