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OW03 VGT

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,152 miles

Front Bumper/crossmember corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle + various previous weld repairs undersealed/painted.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Side steps corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body box section corroded

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside side step mountings corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side step mountings corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 48,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front axle support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced above spare wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body box section corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside side step mounting corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side step mountings corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 47,362 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,399 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,951 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 41,758 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,467 miles

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

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

chassis heavily corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 39,467 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle and load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,879 miles

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

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

sight corrosion to chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

sight corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

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

front discs corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,860 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

exhaust fragile

front discs poor

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,682 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,899 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,246 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 16,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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OW03 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW03 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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