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EL53 DAV

2003 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 DAV
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 149,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 149,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,205 miles

Sidesteps framework is rusting away

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,768 miles

both side steps frame work rusting away.

chassis very rusty.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door step corroded under side

exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,973 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,886 miles

Nearside side step corroded under side

Offside side step corroded some parts missing under side

exhaust corroded on back box flange

slight free play in steering box

Fail 21 Oct 2019 144,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on valve comp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side step corroded under side

Offside side step corroded some parts missing under side

exhaust corroded on back box flange

slight free play in steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,300 miles

exhaust system corroded

play in steering box link both sides

Fail 12 Oct 2018 143,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

play in steering box link both sides

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,209 miles

brake pipes across rear rusting.

exhaust very rusty.

play in both front wheel bearings.

wear in o/s/front lower swivel.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 139,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,494 miles

brake pipes across rear starting to rust.

play in n/s/front wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,751 miles

brake pipe across rear rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,751 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe across rear rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,436 miles

centre exhaust rusting

rear park brake levers slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,058 miles

Gear box leak oil

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gear box leak oil

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,877 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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EL53 DAV is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL53 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EL53 DAV is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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