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PN53 DKX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DKX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 146,398 miles

chassis surface rust

o/s sill surface rust

Fail 25 Nov 2013 146,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis surface rust

front pads low and discs rusty and pitted

o/s sill surface rust

Fail 13 Nov 2012 135,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear top spring mounts corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Rear diff casing corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,229 miles

Both rear top spring mounts corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Rear diff casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,171 miles

All chassis slightly corroded

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

Nearside headlmap washer jet leaking

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

Rear diff casing corroded

Squeek present fron front suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,401 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounts corroded

Chassis slightly corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Front washers poor

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front side light poor

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

Offside rear side light poor

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,390 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,390 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,865 miles

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

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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PN53 DKX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN53 DKX, 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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PN53 DKX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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