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XJZ 1678

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,373 mi
Last recorded119,373 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 1678
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,337 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 113,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,470 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,683 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,893 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Front prop shaft rear u/j has play

Vehicle is corroding underneath generally

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,890 miles

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

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,866 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,779 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,563 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,564 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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XJZ 1678 is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJZ 1678, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XJZ 1678 registered?

XJZ 1678 is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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