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EX03 BVZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 BVZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,074 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML warning light is on,, recommend check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear pan hard rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s coil spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,736 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

EML warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panhard rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear coil spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s ands n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

EML warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panhard rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear coil spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s ands n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe,, recommend check/replace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn slightly uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear shock absorber, top mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear pan hard rod, mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

recommend wax oil/waste oil all chassis and cross members

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear coil spring mounting points corroded,, may require attention next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members corroded,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dash lights dim

Fail 13 Oct 2020 120,231 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear coil spring mounting points corroded,, may require attention next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members corroded,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dash lights dim

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm.,,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (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 o/s and n/s rear chassis members,,,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspect noise from alternator, when switching off

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm.,,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (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 o/s and n/s rear chassis members,,,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

recommend having steering track checked

suspect noise from alternator, when switching off

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,576 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil level low, recommend check

recommend wax oil underside and chassis members

Fail 17 Oct 2018 112,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil level low, recommend check

recommend wax oil underside and chassis members

Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box/pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,336 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 102,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,333 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 98,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,940 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,089 miles

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,956 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,917 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,917 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,932 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX03 BVZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX03 BVZ, 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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EX03 BVZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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