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LJ53 UGB

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,343 miles

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

corrosion all under neath chassis and body all over

Fail 20 Nov 2019 107,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion all under neath chassis and body all over

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,754 miles

Oil leak major engine oil leak ()

Underbody general corrosion

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,739 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,121 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres inner edges tread getting down

o/s rear rear seat belt slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake hoses corroding.

rear boot seats not present at test - unable to test seat belts fully.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake hoses corroding.

rear boot seats not present at test - unable to test seat belts fully.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,395 miles

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

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

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 UGB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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