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DG53 VXV

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VXV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,854 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2022 110,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,819 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,393 miles

Offside Front worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,393 miles

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

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,410 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,304 miles

nsf osf slight play in wheel bearing

propshaft uj worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,033 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,033 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,087 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 VXV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG53 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 VXV registered?

DG53 VXV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DG53 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VXV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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