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DA53 LKJ

2004 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Patrol87,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,692 miles

Corrosion whole underside.

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners/hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion whole underside.

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides worn/corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 83,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides worn/corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,693 miles

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

exhaust center silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 83,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking side of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

diff lock vacuum pipes corroded

exhaust center silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,495 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,402 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,020 miles

slight oil leak from n/s swivel hub seal

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,670 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion at rear of front bumper crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,158 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 57,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside corrosion

Fail 22 May 2013 57,229 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 55,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front swival housings corroded

chassis corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer clamp deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 55,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front swival housings corroded

chassis corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 52,526 miles

both front swivel housings corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,355 miles

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

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

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

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

both front swivel housing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,418 miles

nearside front fog light cracked

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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DA53 LKJ is a 2004 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,118 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA53 LKJ is a 2004 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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