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DX03 SXA

2003 Nissan Terrano

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 SXA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 121,458 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear axle bump stops missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

some play rear diff pinion bearings and seal weeping

welding repairs to n/s rear spring retainer /o/s front body mounting bracket appear ok

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2024 117,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2023 113,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper bar insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

all rear seats removed

Fail 15 Jan 2022 111,602 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill getting corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,077 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,077 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 106,087 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails getting corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 106,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,018 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner coming loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight fuel leak on engine

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,078 miles

some play steering relay arms

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,951 miles

small chip offside windscreen

some play front drop links

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 57,937 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 54,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 50,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,874 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,510 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,510 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,387 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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DX03 SXA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX03 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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