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NLZ 5391

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 5391
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,712 miles

Oil leak

steering pump noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,664 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

offside side step loose

steering pump noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2013 135,561 miles

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

oil light on

play detected on side to side but no play in joints

Fail 8 Oct 2013 135,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

oil light on

play detected on side to side but no play in joints

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,265 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,265 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise front propshaft uj worn

rear fuel hoses starting to rust

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,067 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S FRONT AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,265 miles

o/s/f wiper blade torn.

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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NLZ 5391 is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLZ 5391, 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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What year was NLZ 5391 registered?

NLZ 5391 is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NLZ 5391 safe to buy?

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