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PN03 XOW

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,947 mi
Last recorded104,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XOW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,947 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 104,928 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,090 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,535 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,414 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,036 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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PN03 XOW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN03 XOW, 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 PN03 XOW registered?

PN03 XOW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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