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LC53 CHY

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

90,497 mi
Last recorded90,497 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CHY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear quarter panels corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 90,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 83,946 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 83,858 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,193 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,192 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16 M+S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,140 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 81,140 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 79,414 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 79,411 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,834 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 77,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm, marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever at brake drum (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre cupping

Offside Front tyre cupping

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,713 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front prop shaft rear u/j has excessive play in joint

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,830 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2015 58,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,190 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,439 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear light cluster lense smashed but not showing white light when operated

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear light cluster lense smashed but not showing white light when operated

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,753 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,398 miles

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,389 miles

rear right hand light lense cracked,not showing white light.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,760 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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LC53 CHY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 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 Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 CHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC53 CHY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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