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RX53 HVJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,039 mi
Last recorded136,039 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HVJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,039 miles

Offside oil leaks

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 124,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 115,079 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 115,079 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,300 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 84,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light stays on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 70,404 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 7 Sep 2006 28,426 miles

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

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

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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RX53 HVJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RX53 HVJ, 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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RX53 HVJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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