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NC53 RLY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,151 mi
Last recorded64,151 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 RLY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 61,835 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,061 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 61,028 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,191 miles

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

corrosion in area of o /s rear body mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs pitted

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,293 miles

exhaust is corroded and slightly deteriorated

front discs heavily pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,570 miles

front discs pitted and scored

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,646 miles

front discs pitted slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,013 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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NC53 RLY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NC53 RLY, 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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NC53 RLY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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