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HG03 AVJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,770 mi
Last recorded193,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 AVJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 193,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play suppor/ bearing rubber perished/worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear steering drop arm has slight play in bush

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 182,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop arm bush worn slightly has slight movement

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear prop shaft rubber support/bearing worn slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

headlights condition

nearside front tyre edge worn

steering idler arm worn

Fail 6 Dec 2022 169,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

headlights condition

nearside steering idler arm worn

slight smoke at idle

Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering idler arm wear

Fail 2 Dec 2021 160,568 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering idler arm wear

Pass 13 Nov 2020 151,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering idler arm worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 151,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering idler arm worn

Pass 22 May 2019 141,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering idler arm slight wear

Fail 22 May 2019 141,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering idler arm slight wear

Pass 26 Apr 2018 129,343 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear exhaust mount condition

steering freeplay

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe rusting at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,618 miles

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

front disc's slightly pitted

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,718 miles

Chip in offside of windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,153 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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HG03 AVJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG03 AVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG03 AVJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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