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NJ03 BNV

2003 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,805 mi
Last recorded161,805 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 161,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 160,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 160,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 159,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 150,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,835 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 124,835 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 105,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,186 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,759 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 56,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 56,889 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,877 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,407 miles

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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NJ03 BNV is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ03 BNV, 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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NJ03 BNV is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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