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FV53 NAU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,868 mi
Last recorded167,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NAU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 167,162 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately idler (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 167,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BUY COIL SPRING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component modified, but not inappropriately idler (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 166,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,454 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 150,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 141,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 134,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 126,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 113,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 108,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 47,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV53 NAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FV53 NAU, 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 FV53 NAU registered?

FV53 NAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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