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RF53 LHJ

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LHJ
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension corroded

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front and rear suspension very corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,374 miles

General corrosion to underneath and suspension components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 87,374 miles

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

General corrosion to underneath and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear light units cracked

exhaust corroded

general light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,151 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,222 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle to suspension and chassis

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,100 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,423 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,257 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,778 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,769 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,805 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,932 miles

nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,581 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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RF53 LHJ is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF53 LHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF53 LHJ is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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