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ET53 DHZ

2003 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,613 mi
Last recorded96,613 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 DHZ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,613 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 87,021 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side Step Brackets Corroding

Fail 15 May 2023 87,021 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side Step Brackets Corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 83,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,937 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,937 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,788 miles

Front lower crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 82,788 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front lower crossmember heavily corroded

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

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

Two brake pipes into rear compensator badly corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 81,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,776 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,043 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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ET53 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET53 DHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 DHZ registered?

ET53 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is ET53 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 DHZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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