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NV03 USU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,321 mi
Last recorded114,321 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 USU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sills have slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 114,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing Front prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sills have slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,425 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

metal fuel pipes replaced with rubber ones

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,623 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 72,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wipers smearing

off side front bump stop missing

Fail 30 May 2012 72,906 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wipers smearing

off side front bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,084 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,021 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,438 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting is broken, although exhaust is sequre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,289 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,526 miles

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

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

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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NV03 USU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NV03 USU, 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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NV03 USU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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