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GJ53 AOT

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,224 mi
Last recorded194,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 AOT
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 194,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 188,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 182,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 175,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 166,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 166,980 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust being snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in half from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity sidelight/brake light very dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 162,101 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 162,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 161,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 156,138 miles

bonnet struts weak

exhaust system front flexible pipe deteriorated

exhaust system rear section deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 156,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

exhaust system front flexible pipe deteriorated

exhaust system rear section deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,316 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,329 miles

all tyres worn

front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn

front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise slight play in steering rack

advise unable to check both front and rear brake pads

Fail 21 Mar 2014 133,885 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise slight play in steering rack

advise unable to check both front and rear brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 123,216 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 3 May 2011 123,208 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3rd brake light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,132 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,768 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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GJ53 AOT is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 GJ53 AOT, 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 GJ53 AOT registered?

GJ53 AOT is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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