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PK03 YMR

2003 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2192,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YMR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear shockabsorber bushes perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 129,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear shockabsorber bushes perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 125,874 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mid/rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 125,834 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear section missing and rear bracket on mid section broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member in front of rear axle corrode nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock bushes splitting

Offside Front seat belt stalk chewed

Offside Rear shock bushes splitting

all rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,828 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,212 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,804 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,453 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,429 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,745 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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PK03 YMR is a 2003 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 92,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK03 YMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK03 YMR registered?

PK03 YMR is a 2003 Nissan D21, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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