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WJ53 LCV

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LCV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,341 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,136 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,352 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,839 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

front suspension low

Fail 13 Feb 2020 82,839 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

front suspension low

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,099 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,098 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,991 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,890 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,020 miles

advise front pads looking atouch on the low side

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,538 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,769 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,348 miles

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

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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WJ53 LCV is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ53 LCV, 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 WJ53 LCV registered?

WJ53 LCV is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 LCV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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