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KJ53 DBY

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 155,238 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 150,332 miles

Complete underside of vehicle showing light corrosion

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 150,331 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Complete underside of vehicle showing light corrosion

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 147,560 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 143,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 143,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 142,511 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Offside middle chassis corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,699 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play but not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Osf side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both rear tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play but not excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,317 miles

Chassis corroded but not to excess

Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,310 miles

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))

Power steering malfunctioning Belt slack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Chassis corroded but not to excess

Pass 16 Sep 2019 129,186 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis at rear

Fail 13 Sep 2019 129,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to chassis at rear

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,649 miles

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 114,482 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis slightly corroded in several places

Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,480 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis slightly corroded in several places

Fail 1 Sep 2017 113,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear main feed and o/s/f brake pipes corroded - borderline pass

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,753 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 103,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,553 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,553 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,599 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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 7 Sep 2009 45,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,647 miles

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 5 Sep 2006 20,124 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f.tyre.

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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KJ53 DBY is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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 KJ53 DBY, 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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KJ53 DBY is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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