CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL03 VVX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,758 mi
Last recorded156,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VVX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 156,758 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER INCOMPLETE.

FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGNS THAT IT MAY LEAK WHEN FULL, COVERED BY GUARD PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,592 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER INCOMPLETE.

FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGNS THAT IT MAY LEAK WHEN FULL, COVERED BY GUARD PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,903 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 141,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 134,012 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 134,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,484 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

REAR PROPSHAFT REARMOST U/J EXCESSIVELY WORN ADVISE RENEWAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 125,341 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

REAR PROPSHAFT REARMOST U/J EXCESSIVELY WORN ADVISE RENEWAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 112,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 11 Jun 2008 98,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,306 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 88,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,126 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Nissan Terrano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL03 VVX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 SL03 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL03 VVX?

You can check the full history of SL03 VVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL03 VVX registered?

SL03 VVX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is SL03 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 VVX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL03 VVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL03 VVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.