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NJ52 LZM

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,520 mi
Last recorded70,520 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 LZM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 70,520 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front bumper support mounting corroded

welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 15 Oct 2025 70,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front bumper support mounting corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,050 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,419 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 55,415 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 30,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 24,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,057 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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NJ52 LZM is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 NJ52 LZM, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 LZM registered?

NJ52 LZM is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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