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NL02 NBJ

2002 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 NBJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,329 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 89,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,865 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 75,852 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 71,789 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,638 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,353 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch and outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

oil leak

slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,547 miles

heavy corrosion to n/s sidestep

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s outer rear sill's, out of prescribed area's

slight fuel smell engine bay area? need's investigating

o/s sidestep is insecure and dangerous to other road users

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks around outer walls of rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,806 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NS & OS step board brackets corroded but secure

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to NS & OS front brake calipers and hubs

slight corrosion to OSR sill

slight perishing to NSR tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

play in steering idler

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,167 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NBJ is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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