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DA53 LHC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

195,116 mi
Last recorded195,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LHC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 195,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 190,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 180,956 miles

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

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

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

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

undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2020 177,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 173,600 miles

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

Front uj worn

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 165,623 miles

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

rear fuel pipes on top tank corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 156,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,688 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,335 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 141,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipes leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 132,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,840 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,700 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 745,475 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,912 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
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DA53 LHC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA53 LHC, 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.

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DA53 LHC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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