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RN03 XAB

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Petrol 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,836 mi
Last recorded175,836 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 XAB
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 175,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / shcoker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front FRONT END DAMAGE - RAD SUPPORT BENT ETC

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 169,405 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 169,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 163,501 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator / light slightly loose / damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable play in uj (6.1.7 (e))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

excxhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 28 May 2024 163,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator / light slightly loose / damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable play in uj (6.1.7 (e))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

excxhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2023 156,541 miles

Front bumper mounting corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 148,654 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 139,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,352 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 127,952 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,779 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 85,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,246 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 17 Jul 2006 22,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,735 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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RN03 XAB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN03 XAB, 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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RN03 XAB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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