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YP53 NUU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NUU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to back have slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 inner rack arms ()

all underside of vehicle has rust patches all chassis front and back suspension shockers coil; springs

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached on bracket (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to back have slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 inner rack arms ()

all underside of vehicle has rust patches all chassis front and back suspension shockers coil; springs

Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 inner rack arms have movement ()

all underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed including all pipes and suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,295 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle has been under-sealed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,295 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leak of exhaust gasses before back box

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bracket deteriorating corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above nsr tie bar inside of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear back box exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear leak of exhaust gasses before back box

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bracket deteriorating corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,101 miles

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside 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)

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,857 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,699 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,888 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,036 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,236 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,692 miles

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 NUU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP53 NUU, 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 YP53 NUU registered?

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

Is YP53 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 NUU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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