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HD03 MVP

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,021 mi
Last recorded124,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MVP
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 124,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased and sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 216,694 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside area near body mounting behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage x2 as they come up to cooler behind bumper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End off inner sill small corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 214,800 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 212,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 212,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported resting on exhaust pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 20 Sep 2020 212,712 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 200,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively mounting bracket broken wire rubbing on drive shaft needs attention (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting bracket heavily corrodded

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

steering full lock stops dry

Fail 10 Sep 2019 200,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring front mounting chassis holed and corrodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively mounting bracket broken wire rubbing on drive shaft needs attention (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

steering full lock stops dry

Pass 11 Aug 2018 194,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD CORRODDED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD CORRODDED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 194,591 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN IN HALF (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD CORRODDED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHROUD CORRODDED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 187,354 miles

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

Front prop rear universal joint as play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe been rubbing on bracket (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front drivers door hinge worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 187,354 miles

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

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

Front prop rear universal joint as play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe been rubbing on bracket (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front drivers door hinge worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 177,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 177,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 173,098 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside frontdriveshaft gater leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 173,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside frontdriveshaft gater leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 170,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 170,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 162,512 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front brake hoses contaminated by greese unable to fully inspect

offside front brake hoses contaminated by greese unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust mounying rubbing on spare wheel and rubber sleeves missing from ancor point

Fail 29 Jan 2013 162,512 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake hoses contaminated by greese unable to fully inspect

offside front brake hoses contaminated by greese unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust mounying rubbing on spare wheel and rubber sleeves missing from ancor point

Pass 2 Dec 2011 156,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 150,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2007 123,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 120,103 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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HD03 MVP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 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 Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD03 MVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD03 MVP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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