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LS53 AXA

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AXA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,386 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Side step corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,872 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear side step supports corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 7,499 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,727 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively most rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,565 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,102 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 56,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,278 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,699 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,917 miles

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 46,833 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Dec 2010 40,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 40,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,690 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 31,613 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,470 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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LS53 AXA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LS53 AXA, 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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LS53 AXA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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