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LJ53 UFL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,092 mi
Last recorded146,092 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UFL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 146,092 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 146,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 129,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake backplate damp

Fail 19 Aug 2009 129,836 miles

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake backplate damp

Fail 17 Sep 2008 129,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs wearing,slight play in offside front hub,offside rear brake drum damp,cracks in windsreen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,517 miles

advised at previous test

Fail 26 Sep 2007 109,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 UFL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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

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 UFL, 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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What year was LJ53 UFL registered?

LJ53 UFL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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