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MV53 ECY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ECY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 104,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail {inner} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail {outter} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,787 miles

Fuel pipe leaking o/s of engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [covered in grease] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,741 miles

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

Offside engine mount worn

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to underneath

Various bushes slightly deteriotated

Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Slight deterioration some bushes

Surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,874 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,558 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

very slight play in front hubs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,798 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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MV53 ECY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV53 ECY, 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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What year was MV53 ECY registered?

MV53 ECY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is MV53 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 ECY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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