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NL03 TAU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,818 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded from centre of vehicle to fuel tank.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,801 miles

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low + corrosion on discs

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,639 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,322 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,759 miles

3rd row seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

front wiper blades starting to split, clear screen ok

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,674 miles

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

3rd row seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

front wiper blades starting to split, clear screen ok

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,644 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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NL03 TAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NL03 TAU, 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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NL03 TAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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