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AO53 ZYD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZYD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 120,235 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,040 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 73,651 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,375 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,397 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,265 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 27,265 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,019 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre box rear pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,384 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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AO53 ZYD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO53 ZYD, 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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AO53 ZYD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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