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DX53 VTP

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VTP
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,809 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before rear spring hanger. overlap swollen (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before rear spring hanger. overlap swollen (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,484 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has had extensive repair work with new sections added. Some areas has slight corrosion but sound. Chassis heavily wax-oiled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body to chassis mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body to chassis mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Underside is heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection of some components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis sections both sides are corroded but sound. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,424 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,424 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,802 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,802 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,687 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed not able to fully inspect

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 58,714 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,321 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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DX53 VTP is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 VTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 VTP is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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