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NL05 EAJ

2005 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EAJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 123,447 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,143 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounted areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front chassis legs/suspension component mounted areas corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch areas corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 115,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front chassis legs/suspension component mounted areas corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch areas corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,479 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,087 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,383 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,013 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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NL05 EAJ is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 NL05 EAJ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL05 EAJ is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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