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NL53 LVT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 LVT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,021 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,113 miles

Offside Rear reg bulb holder corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock absorbers extremely worn adivise to replace

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock absorbers extremely worn adivise to replace

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,989 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,378 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,916 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,922 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,975 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,951 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 LVT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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