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LS53 VKZ

2003 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VKZ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,092 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis cross member radiator support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side step mounting brackets corroded badly nearside and offside

Fail 5 Mar 2024 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side step mounting brackets corroded badly nearside and offside

Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 110,511 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,625 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,675 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,443 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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LS53 VKZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS53 VKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 VKZ registered?

LS53 VKZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 16 November 2003.

Is LS53 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 VKZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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