CarVerify

Free Car Check

NK53 LFA

2003 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LFA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,980 miles

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2022 133,980 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2021 129,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / tail section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle presented with rear seats and seat belts permanently removed

Fail 17 May 2021 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / tail section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle presented with rear seats and seat belts permanently removed

Pass 20 May 2020 122,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not within prescribed area due to rear seats removed and seat belts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented with rear seats and rear seat belts permanently removed

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,750 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,672 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure but unlikely to fall from its vertical position

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,543 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion present to all brake pipes.....

slight corrosion present to underbody......

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,529 miles

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

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

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

handbrake in need of adjustment (travel)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,674 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,377 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
Full Nissan Patrol reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NK53 LFA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK53 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK53 LFA?

You can check the full history of NK53 LFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NK53 LFA registered?

NK53 LFA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is NK53 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 LFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK53 LFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NK53 LFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.