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NL03 UKC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 UKC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,950 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,583 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NSR & OSR and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 112,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all crossmembers and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 108,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust not attached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all crossmembers and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,492 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all crossmembers and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 97,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside side step mounting bolts loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside side step mounting bolts loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,707 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust mounting perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

grease on brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,287 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

grease on brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,571 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,571 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,836 miles

NSR tyre perished.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,758 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit

Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,181 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 UKC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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