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NJ53 RNY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 RNY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 121,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 121,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 118,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,553 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,522 miles

both sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 100,471 miles

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

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

both sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,022 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper outrigger (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper outrigger (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,460 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,982 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 43,600 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,041 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 RNY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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