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PL03 XTU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XTU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 137,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back pipes holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMEMBER TO BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 137,109 miles

Brake performance not tested do to leak on brake line (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center + rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member around shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member unattached (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,050 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,943 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,884 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,900 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,980 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,980 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,095 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,092 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,625 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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PL03 XTU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL03 XTU, 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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PL03 XTU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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