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SH53 LXR

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,683 mi
Last recorded156,683 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LXR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 156,683 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

power steering fluid close to minimum

Fail 24 Apr 2017 156,607 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2015 142,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 brake pipes into load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2015 142,822 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis beam underneath prop-shaft (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 brake pipes into load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 135,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

full brake pipe covered wih white grease

Fail 14 Nov 2014 135,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pipes (into load compensator) Slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 131,634 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 131,601 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Excessive movement at steering idler nearside front

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,918 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 58,663 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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SH53 LXR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH53 LXR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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