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EX53 DWO

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DWO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,610 miles

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

Rear Outrigger corroded

Underside corroded in places

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 136,610 miles

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

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

Rear Outrigger corroded

Underside corroded in places

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,332 miles

Offside Front C/v boot perished

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,990 miles

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 110,453 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 110,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,021 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,034 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,396 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,394 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,737 miles

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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EX53 DWO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX53 DWO, 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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What year was EX53 DWO registered?

EX53 DWO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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