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NL53 OUU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

187,545 mi
Last recorded187,545 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OUU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 187,545 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 187,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,881 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 160,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 151,768 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 151,768 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,084 miles

Drive belt excessively worn altonater belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake pivot partly seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake pivot partly seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop shaft to front wheels (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,890 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,593 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,238 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light lence broken

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear light lence broken

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,034 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,872 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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NL53 OUU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL53 OUU registered?

NL53 OUU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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