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NL53 LPX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,884 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,852 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,707 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 114,707 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,904 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar link arm ball joints

Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre worn

play in both rear anti roll bar link arm ball joints

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,541 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,659 miles

ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT INTERMITANTLEY STOPS ON

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIOTED

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT INTERMITANTLEY STOPS ON

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIOTED

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,391 miles

near side rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,391 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,021 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front brake discs worn inner face

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,609 miles

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

both fuel lines corroded

front propshaft missing

Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both fuel lines corroded

front propshaft missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,996 miles

front shokers poor due to little damping efect

hand brake travel getting to exess

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LPX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NL53 LPX, 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 LPX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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