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L16 BAW

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 BAW
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,998 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis areas center to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

may have seats in rear under loaded toolboxes but folded and not visible or in use

Fail 24 Feb 2026 154,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis areas center to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

may have seats in rear under loaded toolboxes but folded and not visible or in use

Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis bracket for body mounting has corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar may have been welded on its fixing to the link

Rear May have seven seats but has tool boxes in rear

Rear axle brake pipes have been covered in grease and other materials so could not assertain if replaced

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 131,083 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing Bolt missing in flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of chassis in front of rear body mount corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of chassis corroded through in front of towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Has angle grinder cut almost through drop link fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis bracket for body mounting has corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear May have seven seats but has tool boxes in rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 130,847 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very/almost no effort at the wheel 26kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking brake fluid at the brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,050 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 99,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,420 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 97,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,251 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,750 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,750 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

offsude front brake slight bind

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2014 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front axle swivells corroded

head light washers inoperative

Fail 14 Apr 2014 90,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front axle swivells corroded

head light washers inoperative

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,327 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front axle ball sockets corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes corroded

vehicle very muddy underside

Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,312 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front axle ball sockets corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes corroded

vehicle very muddy underside

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn

underneath of vehicle heavily waxoiled

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,140 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,977 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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L16 BAW is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 L16 BAW, 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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L16 BAW is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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