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NA53 RHY

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,122 mi
Last recorded164,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 RHY
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 164,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering box slightly damp

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 164,118 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 163,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inside near rear spring hanger adjacent to fuel tank showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 162,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering box damp

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,688 miles

Offside Front steering box slightly damp

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 159,686 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering box slightly damp

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 157,922 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear universal joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 152,724 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti/slip missing

Fail 4 Dec 2020 152,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. in favour of off/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti/slip missing

Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. infavour of off/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play borderline lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play underlaod

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 141,529 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play borderline lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play under load

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,932 miles

the front antiroll bar D.bushes have slight play in them.

the rear chassis is corroding.

the steering box has slight play in it.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 133,929 miles

Central Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

the front antiroll bar D.bushes have slight play in them.

the rear chassis is corroding.

the steering box has slight play in it.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play drag link arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lift (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,248 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play drag link arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lift (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,683 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,950 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 15 Jun 2011 52,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,132 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,469 miles

REAR TRRES JUST LEGAL

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,981 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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NA53 RHY is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NA53 RHY is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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