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LJ53 FKH

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,051 mi
Last recorded149,051 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FKH
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,051 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 149,051 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,979 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,545 miles

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,452 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,872 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 57,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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LJ53 FKH is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 FKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 FKH is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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