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PK53 VZR

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VZR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 5 Oct 2024 151,199 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,318 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 150,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 148,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 120,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,086 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,084 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,348 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,548 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,512 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,745 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

the clutch is getting worn.

the off side front brake disc is corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,429 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,819 miles

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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PK53 VZR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PK53 VZR, 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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PK53 VZR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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