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VE03 RUW

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,748 mi
Last recorded126,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RUW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion showing

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2024 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion showing

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,384 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 126,384 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load comp to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,326 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,099 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 65,768 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 65,768 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,119 miles

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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VE03 RUW is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE03 RUW, 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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What year was VE03 RUW registered?

VE03 RUW is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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