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NL05 ECV

2005 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ECV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 75,103 miles

both front drive shaft outer boots split and leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,966 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,195 miles

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load in boot

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,960 miles

Unable to check rear seats and belts due to load in boot area

Fail 14 Feb 2014 38,957 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Unable to check rear seats and belts due to load in boot area

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,777 miles

Rear seats and seat belts not checked due to load in boot

Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,585 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,583 miles

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

Both rear seats missing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,599 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,705 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 ECV is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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