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NJ53 RDX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,803 mi
Last recorded119,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 RDX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,803 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper mounts corroded but not structurally weakened

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,652 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 115,630 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,338 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and flexi both have a small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all sub frame and suspension components covered in rust

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,467 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,087 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft u/j slight play (gearbox end) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft u/j slight play (gearbox end) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some surface corrosion to brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

some surface under body/chassis corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound

Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm rear body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some surface corrosion to brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

some surface under body/chassis corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate (flex) section (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,454 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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NJ53 RDX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NJ53 RDX, 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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NJ53 RDX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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