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VU53 ARX

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

157,286 mi
Last recorded157,286 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ARX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 154,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 123,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 109,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 101,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 87,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 43,900 miles

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

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

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

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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VU53 ARX 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 90.5%.

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 VU53 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU53 ARX?

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What year was VU53 ARX registered?

VU53 ARX is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VU53 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 ARX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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