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DA53 LHJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,446 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 110,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2016 101,356 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 101,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play n/.s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 90,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,800 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,131 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,141 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,141 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,238 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

wiper sweeping over o/s pillar

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,631 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 31,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,438 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 LHJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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