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J1 OBA

2003 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 OBA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,311 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 74,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Integral body 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 69,732 miles

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

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

under car slights surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,812 miles

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

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

under car slights surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,890 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,975 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,877 miles

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

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

chassis starting to show signs of slight rusting

rear rear seats & belts not tested folded away

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,063 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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J1 OBA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J1 OBA, 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 J1 OBA registered?

J1 OBA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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