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NL53 LWO

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,061 miles

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

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

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,389 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,376 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,136 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 113,050 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,640 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 99,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,414 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2010 91,414 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 83,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,354 miles

advise both front wheel bearing

advise steering links

Pass 5 Jan 2008 67,194 miles

advise both front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,935 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 LWO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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