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SL53 ZPV

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,526 mi
Last recorded171,526 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ZPV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 171,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 154,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 12,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 102,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,029 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,025 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,871 miles

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL53 ZPV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL53 ZPV, 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

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What year was SL53 ZPV registered?

SL53 ZPV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SL53 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 ZPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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