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NL53 NEF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NEF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 103,905 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2023 103,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,883 miles

Underbody corrosion floor and sills and general,

front brake discs rusty

front bumper bracket holed and corroded,

Fail 27 Apr 2022 98,883 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion floor and sills and general,

front brake discs rusty

front bumper bracket holed and corroded,

Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,268 miles

Front brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosion floor sills inner and outer

Fail 24 Mar 2021 98,265 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosion floor sills inner and outer

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,844 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,844 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to n/s brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to o/s brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi ipe ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi pipe ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar lik ball joint worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi ipe ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi pipe ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,669 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise unbderbody corossion

Fail 16 Oct 2013 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

advise unbderbody corossion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,507 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,150 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,150 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,946 miles

surface rust to brake pipes.front tyres worn on edges.corrosion to exhaust rear sections.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,891 miles

front discs poor condition †front cv gaiters poor condition †corrosion to fuel lines †handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,607 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 NEF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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