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SO03 LJJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,999 mi
Last recorded150,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LJJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 149,365 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of chassis and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,603 miles

both rear brake pipes in very poor condition

nearside rear brake binding very close to limit

thick covering of black grease making full inspection difficult

Fail 23 Jun 2016 143,603 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes in very poor condition

nearside rear brake binding very close to limit

thick covering of black grease making full inspection difficult

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,638 miles

brake pipes and brake hoses thick covering of black grease making full inspection very difficult

high level stop light not working

nearside front cv boots held on with cable ties

Fail 22 Jun 2015 142,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes and brake hoses thick covering of black grease making full inspection very difficult

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads possible very close to wear limit

high level stop light not working

Fail 22 May 2015 142,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 132,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre side walls cracked outer

nsr tyre side walls cracked inner

osf tyre side walls cracked outer

osr tyre side walls cracked inner

Pass 30 May 2014 132,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre side walls cracked outer

nsr tyre side walls cracked inner

osf tyre side walls cracked outer

osr tyre side walls cracked inner

Pass 28 May 2013 121,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nsf/osf/nsr/osr inner tyre walls has a crack going all way round

Fail 18 May 2013 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nsf/osf/nsr/osr inner tyre walls has a crack going all way round

Pass 14 May 2012 112,443 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 112,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 102,796 miles

both front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 28 May 2010 87,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 60,585 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

front pads appear low

high level brake light partially working

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,878 miles

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

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

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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SO03 LJJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO03 LJJ, 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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SO03 LJJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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