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LS53 SYR

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,294 mi
Last recorded162,294 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 SYR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 162,294 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 162,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 156,482 miles

Both front steering linkage components have play

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle underside and chassis components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 156,471 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front steering linkage components have play

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle underside and chassis components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,838 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to n/s f top suspension arm mountings

slight lift in steering column rubber coupling

Fail 22 Dec 2022 149,838 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to n/s f top suspension arm mountings

slight lift in steering column rubber coupling

Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,528 miles

Central Front underneath showing its age

Offside Front cross member corrosion only surpports rad

Fail 14 Jul 2021 145,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake binding stuck on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative sticking on not working (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering linkage deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wish bone (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on o/s front chassis

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wear in n/s steering idler arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2020 133,299 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on o/s front chassis

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wear in n/s steering idler arm bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,539 miles

Nearside steering idler bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2019 124,316 miles

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

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

Nearside steering idler wear In bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,281 miles

slight end float in steering column

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,886 miles

slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,064 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis under vehicle but not affecting struture.

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,147 miles

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

corrosion - some advanced to n/s/ and o/s chassis sections,

surface rust to front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,147 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion - some advanced to n/s/ and o/s chassis sections,

surface rust to front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2012 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 81,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 64,787 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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LS53 SYR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 SYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS53 SYR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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