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GU03 JAP

2003 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,091 mi
Last recorded168,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 JAP
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,091 miles

No rear seats and belts fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2024 164,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 152,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 145,906 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis prescribed area covered in sealant

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 139,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis prescribed area covered in sealant

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,185 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 132,185 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 127,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

steering inner joints has a play

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 111,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 111,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt tensioner broken.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,443 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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GU03 JAP is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU03 JAP, 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 GU03 JAP registered?

GU03 JAP is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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