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LE53 HFA

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,392 mi
Last recorded230,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HFA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 230,392 miles

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

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 230,388 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides requires attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 215,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 m (5.2.3 (e))

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 all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2023 202,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 185,877 miles

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,132 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,527 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,512 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,241 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,729 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 110,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 110,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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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LE53 HFA is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LE53 HFA, 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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LE53 HFA is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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