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CV53 LYU

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LYU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 96,929 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,432 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 95,421 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,614 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 88,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,951 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,533 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,810 miles

rear brake hose ferruels rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake hose ferruels rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Power steering fan belt is damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,506 miles

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

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)

Power steering fan belt is damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,594 miles

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

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chassis and underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

chassis and underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 46,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,425 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,929 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,175 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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CV53 LYU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CV53 LYU, 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 CV53 LYU registered?

CV53 LYU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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