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NL03 TGJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 TGJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,487 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

screw in o/s front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section/tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower mounting to suspension arm rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surface very poor corroded (3.5.1n)

Head lamps Dip set on lower limit both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axil casing poor in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

washer jets poor (low) but working ok

Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower mounting to suspension arm rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surface very poor corroded (3.5.1n)

Head lamps Dip set on lower limit both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axil casing poor in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

washer jets poor (low) but working ok

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,436 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on tread face

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have cracks on tread face

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 42,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,112 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 109 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 TGJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGJ, 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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What year was NL03 TGJ registered?

NL03 TGJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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