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S29 RBL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 RBL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,665 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S Chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner support corroded and loose

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Inner and outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 87,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,503 miles

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S/R drop link slight play in bushes

both front tyres worn close to limit

brake pipes corroding

front inner wings corroding

rear inner wings corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2020 82,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

front inner wings corroding

rear inner wings corroding

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S/R drop link slight play in bushes

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,798 miles

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroding

O/S/R and N/S/r tyre worn low

brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2019 80,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

O/S and N/S chassis corroding

O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroding

O/S/R and N/S/r tyre worn low

brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,660 miles

Brake pipes corroding

N/s/f outer cv boot greasy/perishing

o/s and n/s chassis corroding

o/s and n/s inner + outer sills corroding

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,012 miles

brake pipes corroding

nearside front outer Constant Velocity gaiter perishing / greasy

underside chassis corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,016 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,573 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes slightly pulsating

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,915 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,911 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,697 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,610 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,594 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,767 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,090 miles

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,308 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,113 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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S29 RBL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S29 RBL, 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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S29 RBL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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