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BF03 VTZ

2003 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,089 mi
Last recorded134,089 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,327 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,318 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,674 miles

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

engine mil on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,952 miles

corrosion to underside

dipstick damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,908 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 96,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,146 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,146 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,337 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,065 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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BF03 VTZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 VTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 VTZ registered?

BF03 VTZ is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BF03 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VTZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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