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DF53 NZY

2004 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,881 mi
Last recorded130,881 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Patrol87,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NZY
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 130,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,560 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on braking and suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on braking and suspension components

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 124,580 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 121,415 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,792 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 106,339 miles

3rd row offside seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 100,649 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil warning light remaining on

Fail 12 May 2015 100,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil warning light remaining on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside 3rd row seat not fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 92,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside 3rd row seat not fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,247 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,247 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front swivel hubs rusty and pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,524 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 63,524 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,386 miles

both swivel joints have slight play

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,495 miles

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)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

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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DF53 NZY is a 2004 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF53 NZY, 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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DF53 NZY is a 2004 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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