CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU53 DXD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DXD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,310 miles

Front lower slam panel corroded but not structural

Injector leak off hose/s slight signs of dampness and suspect leaking down engine block

Near side and off side rear wheel arches corroded

No reverse lights

Offside Front Indicator lens holed and bulb slightly discoloured

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed near servo

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded and holed

Rear back row seats missing

Temp repair to exhaust centre hangers

Under side of vehicle has been undersealed and covered brake/fuel lines and suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,308 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 Mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower slam panel corroded but not structural

Injector leak off hose/s slight signs of dampness and suspect leaking down engine block

Near side and off side rear wheel arches corroded

No reverse lights

Offside Front Indicator lens holed and bulb slightly discoloured

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed near servo

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded and holed

Rear back row seats missing

Under side of vehicle has been undersealed and covered brake/fuel lines and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,623 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slam panel underside corroded and holed not considered structural

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not considered structural

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

Rear nearside and offside inner arch corroded and holed not considered structural

chassis showing signs of corrosion

underside vehicle painted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 101,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear bush mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slam panel underside corroded and holed not considered structural

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not considered structural

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

Rear nearside and offside inner arch corroded and holed not considered structural

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chassie becoming rusty in places

small steel end of both front flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassie becoming rusty in places

small steel end of both front flexi brake hoses corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,605 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty and coated in grease

o/s sill rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

fuel pipes rusty and coated in grease

o/s sill rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2021

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

fuel pipes have been greased

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,374 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

fuel pipes rusty in places

underbody/chassie rusty in places

Pass 21 Nov 2019 90,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,281 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,378 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,782 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,658 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear at the outside shoulder

slightest play in nearside front bearing

surface corrosion to chassis and rear axle

surface corrosion to front steering and suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,648 miles

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
Full Nissan Terrano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU53 DXD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU53 DXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 DXD?

You can check the full history of CU53 DXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU53 DXD registered?

CU53 DXD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is CU53 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 DXD shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU53 DXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU53 DXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.