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VN03 DXT

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,943 mi
Last recorded143,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DXT
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 133,245 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,682 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,523 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 110,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,514 miles

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

power steering belt slipping

steering bump stops noisey

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,585 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 69,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working.

nearside park brake sticking on a little.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,740 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

nearside park brake sticking on a little.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre wall has a cut though does not reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front tyre wall has a cut though does not reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,335 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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VN03 DXT is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VN03 DXT, 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 VN03 DXT registered?

VN03 DXT is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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