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EX53 NVH

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,742 mi
Last recorded131,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 NVH
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis has general corrosion

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2022 131,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear chassis has general corrosion

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,661 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis getting corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,963 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,483 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm o/s end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and lower perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and lower perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides of vehicle chassis rails corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 129,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm o/s end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and lower perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and lower perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides of vehicle chassis rails corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,835 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,451 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,484 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light smoke

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,266 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,266 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Steering lock stop slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 175,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 175,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 174,368 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 158,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,662 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,318 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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EX53 NVH is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX53 NVH, 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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EX53 NVH is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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