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NL53 SXR

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 SXR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,253 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,316 miles

Front Tyres perrished.

General corrosion in underbody.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,911 miles

Light corrosion all over the rear chassis

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,145 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are scrubbing inner edges off

Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,484 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are scrubbing inner edges off

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,714 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat has play in the upright position

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drivers seat is wearing on lumbar pivot

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,457 miles

front reg plate starting to fade

Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,415 miles

front no plate starting to fade

slight play in o/s/f seat mechanism

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,626 miles

low tread on the outside of nearside front tyre

some corrosion to exhaust sytem and slight blow

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,999 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 SXR is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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