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NL02 DYU

2002 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

53,413 mi
Last recorded53,413 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 DYU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 47,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 46,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,550 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 46,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 44,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,323 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 104,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

air bag on

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,970 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,607 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,228 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,636 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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NL02 DYU is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 NL02 DYU, 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.

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NL02 DYU is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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