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DX03 OES

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OES
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside rear seats missing [3rd row ] seat belts not tested

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 140,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust system broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Emissions not tested exhaust silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside rear seats missing [3rd row ] seat belts not tested

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,594 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

duel mass flywheel noisy.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,016 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 132,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint going into steering box arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,488 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.front and rear diffs leaking.chassis,floor and front suspension arms are slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 126,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbraek has slight travel.o/s and n/s floor and chassis corroded.front and rear diffs leaking.

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,962 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 120,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,290 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,176 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover split

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers splitting

front and rear d-bushes slightly worn

nearside rear anti roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,784 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,512 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear boot seat's not fitted at time of test

tail pipe hanging bracket deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear boot seat's not fitted at time of test

tail pipe hanging bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,834 miles

Steering system has slight play

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight play

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 64,752 miles

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

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

front wiper blades poor

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

offside front drop link has slight play

slight play to nearside front wheel

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 May 2010 64,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

front wiper blades poor

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

offside front drop link has slight play

slight play to nearside front wheel

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 May 2009 57,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 50,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,083 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 39,083 miles

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

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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DX03 OES is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DX03 OES, 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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DX03 OES is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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