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NL53 LPA

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 LPA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 97,141 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working remains on at all high and low beams (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking cap missing (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from centre to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,127 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,684 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded from tank

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking, both front tyres edgy, n/s/r tyre edgy, rear chassi rusty, all brake pipes have been greased,

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,657 miles

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

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 LPA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 LPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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