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YG53 VGL

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,083 mi
Last recorded49,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VGL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,083 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 48,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 48,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,363 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,178 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 28,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,781 miles

n/s wing mirror cover loose

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,836 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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YG53 VGL is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YG53 VGL, 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

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What year was YG53 VGL registered?

YG53 VGL is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YG53 VGL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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