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FM03 YVL

2003 Nissan Patrol

Gold Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,610 mi
Last recorded175,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YVL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 175,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTTOM BALL JOINT LINK ARM O/S AND N/S REAR. MARKED YELLOW. (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH MOUNTING N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 147,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tractor joint weaping

centre silencer corroding

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

centre exhaust heavily corroded.

chassis corrosion-ok for mot

front to rear fuel pipes corroded-ok for mot.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,438 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 99,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,767 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 4 Dec 2009 84,849 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,122 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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FM03 YVL is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Gold with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM03 YVL, 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.

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What year was FM03 YVL registered?

FM03 YVL is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is FM03 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 YVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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