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DA53 LHE

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,067 mi
Last recorded116,067 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LHE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 116,067 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,909 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 80,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,968 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 May 2014 61,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,570 miles

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

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 27 May 2011 36,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 30,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,684 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 LHE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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