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AO03 DHF

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DHF
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 130,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear lamp lenses damaged

chassis corroded througout front to rear

noise from power steering on full lock

off side front side light worked when tapped

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 120,449 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides throughout front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to brake sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear leaf springs corroded

damage to both sides rear lamp lenses

Fail 11 Jan 2024 120,449 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES REAR LAMP LENSES

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 TO LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES THROUGHOUT FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,040 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Both sides of chassis corroded through out.

Drivers seat base in poor condition.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Some breakage and corrosion in both inner wings.

Fail 23 Dec 2021 117,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler arm excessive play. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Both sides of chassis corroded through out.

Drivers seat base in poor condition.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Some breakage and corrosion in both inner wings.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamp lenses in poor condition

both rear leaf springs corroded

both sides chassis corroded throughout

drivers seat base in poor condition

near side rear lamp lens slightly damaged

rear cross member very corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both beam patterns poor.

both sides rear upper chassis rails very corroded and weak.

damage to near side rear lamp lens.

drivers seat base in poor condition.

rear upper cross member very corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,815 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x steel brake pipe to load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when brake applied. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both beam patterns poor.

both sides rear upper chassis very corroded and weak.

damage to near side rear lamp lens.

drivers seat base in poor condition.

rear upper cross member very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,551 miles

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

Chassis corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,496 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt loose/worn (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Chassis corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 93,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,420 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,307 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,770 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,235 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,386 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both wiper blades split

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,386 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,236 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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AO03 DHF is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 DHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 DHF is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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