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LR53 MHM

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 MHM
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 153,387 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2024 151,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chassis has a lot of surface corrosion, underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion, outer skin of exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 148,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,744 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 147,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2021 147,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever towards the top of its travel, underneath of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion,

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 146,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,516 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 130,381 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,874 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,832 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 106,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,305 miles

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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LR53 MHM is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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 LR53 MHM, 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.

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What year was LR53 MHM registered?

LR53 MHM is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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