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LN53 ZSZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 ZSZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,296 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,620 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,401 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,652 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,931 miles

Oil leak from cam cover

Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from cam cover

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,771 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 52,704 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,926 miles

Nearside 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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LN53 ZSZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LN53 ZSZ, 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 LN53 ZSZ registered?

LN53 ZSZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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