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LS53 FZX

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

172,449 mi
Last recorded172,449 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 FZX
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 172,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 168,515 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively NSF osf (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 168,515 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 163,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 158,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,292 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two main pipes going to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror non standard mirror

Offside lower side step mountings corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 150,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two main pipes going to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror non standard mirror

Offside lower side step mountings corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 143,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 134,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension clunk

Oil leak

Outer floor panel sill corrodded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,190 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported towing twin electrics (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,513 miles

brake fluid level becoming low

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,513 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level becoming low

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,607 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2012 94,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,629 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,475 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,529 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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LS53 FZX is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 FZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS53 FZX is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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