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RK53 AKO

2003 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AKO
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 133,505 miles

Oil leak on both sides front axle swivel ball

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 133,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak on both sides front axle swivel ball

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,630 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,930 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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RK53 AKO is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK53 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK53 AKO registered?

RK53 AKO is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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