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BU53 LSN

2003 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LSN
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 95,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Nearside Front OIL LEAK FROM HUB.

Nearside Front PLAY/LIFT IN KING PIN/HUB.

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front OIL LEAK FROM HUB.

Offside Front PLAY/LIFT IN KING PIN/HUB.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION INSIDE LAMP. (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,454 miles

OIL LEAK AT N/S/F HUB.

OIL LEAK AT O/S/F HUB.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

PLAY AND LIFT IN N/S/F HUB PIN/BEARINGS.

PLAY AND LIFT IN O/S/F HUB PIN/BEARINGS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 90,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEAK AT N/S/F HUB.

OIL LEAK AT O/S/F HUB.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

PLAY AND LIFT IN N/S/F HUB PIN/BEARINGS.

PLAY AND LIFT IN O/S/F HUB PIN/BEARINGS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 70,199 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 82,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,441 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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BU53 LSN is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU53 LSN, 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.

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What year was BU53 LSN registered?

BU53 LSN is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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