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NL53 LOD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,204 mi
Last recorded150,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 LOD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 150,204 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,879 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,700 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,555 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,555 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f bottom ball jount has a nail fitted as a locking device

rear coil springs corroded

steering suspension and chassi corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f bottom ball jount has a nail fitted as a locking device

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated slightly and has a slight seepage

rear coil springs corroded

steering suspension and chassi corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2014 111,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,961 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,793 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2009 56,057 miles

nearside and offside front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,018 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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NL53 LOD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL53 LOD, 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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NL53 LOD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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