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DF03 DZZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DZZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,747 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wishbone support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 131,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 131,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 124,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 124,715 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,893 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,236 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,236 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 91,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 85,391 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 85,343 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,344 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 78,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,475 miles

Offside front brake disc worn and corroded but not seriously weakend.

Fail 31 May 2011 59,475 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake disc worn and corroded but not seriously weakend.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,425 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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DF03 DZZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DF03 DZZ, 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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DF03 DZZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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