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NL53 LWE

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 81,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 81,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Torsion bar attachment bracket insecure gearbox cross member bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension appears lowered and is sat on bump stops (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair travel on pedal - may be due to play in wheel bearings (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded behind rubber flaps in both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by both tie-bar mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/70 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,092 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,165 miles

advise all underbody condition very scaby / front discs rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded burst on test /limited braking effort /dangerous (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise all underbody condition very scaby / front discs rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,869 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,869 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both across rear axil (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,087 miles

Nearside Rear slightly dim

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,023 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,023 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 51,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,206 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 46,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,429 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,830 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 LWE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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