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SL53 REC

2003 Nissan D22

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,305 mi
Last recorded144,305 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 REC
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the joining block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers on 3rd axle (5.3.2 (b))

axle 3 free wheeling

Fail 24 Nov 2025 144,297 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction blanked out (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault blanked out (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining block o/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s axle 3 (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

no parking brake fitted to axle 3

Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,897 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 141,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 137,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,040 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 112,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,048 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,048 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,944 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 64,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,359 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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SL53 REC is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL53 REC, 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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SL53 REC is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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