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DA53 LHD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,427 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner both sides behind springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,079 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear universal joints on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,823 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,025 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,920 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,928 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,228 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 LHD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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