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EU53 KCE

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KCE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,577 miles

Cab steps insecure both corroded and broken at rear (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross members at all spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 92,573 miles

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

Cab steps insecure both corroded and broken at rear (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross members at all spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 90,707 miles

Cab steps corroded.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 88,975 miles

Both steps corroded but secure

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at all suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,491 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy slightly affecting beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/f

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at all suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken, system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

extensive underside corrosion

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,093 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust rear mount broken and system in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement offside rear hand brake linkage seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose to limiter valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust rear mount broken and system in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,708 miles

brake fluid level low

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust rear mount broken but system secure

front suspension arms corroded

power steering pipes leaking slightly

rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,458 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

exhaust rear mounting broken but system secure

exhaust system in poor condition.

offside rear brake rubbing

rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 71,631 miles

chassis and suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

offside front lower ball joint worn to limit

offside rear brake rubbing

Fail 4 May 2016 71,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

chassis and suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

offside front lower ball joint worn to limit

offside rear brake rubbing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded.

exhaust rear silencer and rear mount badly corroded.

offside rear brake rubbing.

power steering hoses damp.

Pass 1 May 2014 65,056 miles

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

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

chassis corrosion.

exhaust rear silencer and mount in poor condition.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

chassis corrosion.

exhaust rear silencer and mount in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,028 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,975 miles

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)

exhaust centre silencer in poor condition.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,447 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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EU53 KCE is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU53 KCE, 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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EU53 KCE is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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