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RX53 AAU

2003 Nissan D22

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 AAU
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 104,228 miles

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

General underbody corrosion noted. Some areas obscured by underseal/covering, preventing full inspection.”

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 104,228 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

General underbody corrosion noted. Some areas obscured by underseal/covering, preventing full inspection.”

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis rail above rear front leaf spring mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mount inner sill areas under drivers door aperture (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid smearing (3.5 (a))

Central propshaft bush worn

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

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cab mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab front mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,362 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,554 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,760 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security forward floor to sidesill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security forward floor to sidesill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,095 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,301 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal brake pipes across rear axle have slight corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,516 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,531 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front fog light switch faulty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,405 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,801 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,801 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,394 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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RX53 AAU is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 AAU, 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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RX53 AAU is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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