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LJ53 VEA

2003 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,525 mi
Last recorded181,525 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VEA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 181,525 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 181,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 177,680 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 177,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 167,668 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 167,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 164,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 163,869 miles

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 162,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 158,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,948 miles

Nearside Front tractor swivel joint corrded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tractor swivel joint leaking and has slight play in joint

Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,049 miles

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

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

offside front tractor ball seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 128,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from nearside front axle near brake

Pass 23 May 2012 120,225 miles

nearside front axle seal has a slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,568 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2010 118,158 miles

both front tractor swivel joints pitted

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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LJ53 VEA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 VEA registered?

LJ53 VEA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LJ53 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 VEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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