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DN55 BLJ

2005 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,403 mi
Last recorded54,403 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 54,403 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,834 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,595 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring Front Mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,924 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,730 miles

Both front CV boots starting to crack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,730 miles

Both front CV boots starting to crack

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,246 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,135 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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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DN55 BLJ is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 DN55 BLJ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN55 BLJ registered?

DN55 BLJ is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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