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M888 AEJ

2003 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,138 mi
Last recorded168,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 AEJ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,138 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 168,137 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 166,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back seat belt floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 160,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,192 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 156,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 154,623 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 154,623 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,694 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill coddoded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 147,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,849 miles

Oil leak

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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M888 AEJ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M888 AEJ, 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 M888 AEJ registered?

M888 AEJ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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