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SM53 OTR

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 116,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 111,536 miles

both chassis legs front to rear all front and rear suspension components and floor pans in and around prescribed areas all slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 14,529 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both chassis legs front to rear all front and rear suspension components and floor pans in and around prescribed areas all slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 103,778 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f wiper blade slightly durst at end

Pass 25 May 2010 90,257 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,079 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2009 73,019 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 73,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 59,718 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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SM53 OTR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM53 OTR, 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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SM53 OTR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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