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LM53 GGF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GGF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 150,279 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front bumper stays corroded

rear side step stays corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 150,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front bumper stays corroded

rear side step stays corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 147,269 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear step mounting corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper struts corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 142,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

front outer bumper brackets corroded

rear step mountings corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 138,032 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,018 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 127,940 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 99,997 miles

Nearside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,280 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play to nsf wheel bearing

very slight play to osf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,092 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,391 miles

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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LM53 GGF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM53 GGF, 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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LM53 GGF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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