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N537 JCR

2005 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 JCR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 166,710 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member near front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 165,083 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 165,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 162,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 160,543 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,111 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 159,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 157,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 155,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 153,553 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 153,553 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,659 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 151,659 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 134,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 132,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 132,324 miles

Offside Inner Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 128,683 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 128,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,777 miles

29% inbalance on rear brakes

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 109,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,912 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,307 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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N537 JCR is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N537 JCR, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N537 JCR is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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