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OW03 VHE

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,788 mi
Last recorded100,788 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 VHE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,788 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 97,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,826 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 89,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,568 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,737 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 71,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,947 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,931 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,595 miles

this vehicle is the seven seat model but the rear seat has been removed at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washer inopervative

rear wiper blade is torn on its edges

this vehicle is a severn seat model however the rear seat has been removed at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,680 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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OW03 VHE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OW03 VHE, 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 OW03 VHE registered?

OW03 VHE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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