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YP53 NLT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

64,877 mi
Last recorded64,877 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NLT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,877 miles

Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,874 miles

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

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

Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,226 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f side step mount rotton

Fail 3 Sep 2019 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f side step mount rotton

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,312 miles

side steps fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

side steps fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 52,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front washer jet

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,639 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 49,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,918 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 39,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,490 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,490 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 27,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,907 miles

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

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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YP53 NLT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP53 NLT, 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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YP53 NLT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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