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DG53 ENT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,128 mi
Last recorded70,128 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ENT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,266 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension bushes worn but not resulting in any play

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,070 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 51,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,697 miles

both front brakediscs corroded on the inside face.

both front wheelbearings have slight play.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,890 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test, unable to check 3rd row seat belts

spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,250 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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DG53 ENT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG53 ENT, 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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DG53 ENT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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