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AJ53 LNC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,525 mi
Last recorded166,525 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LNC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 166,525 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 166,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,486 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan has been coated in underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2014 148,288 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan has been coated in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,251 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

floor has been undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2012 132,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

body has been undersealed

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,594 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 116,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,528 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,508 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ53 LNC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ53 LNC, 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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AJ53 LNC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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