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KW03 XLV

2003 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Vanette98,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XLV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,134 miles

all suspension components corroded

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,540 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 96,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 96,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,817 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,098 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,080 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,390 miles

body corrosion

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body corrosion

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 73,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,828 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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KW03 XLV is a 2003 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 98,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 XLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW03 XLV registered?

KW03 XLV is a 2003 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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