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DX53 VTA

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,025 mi
Last recorded203,025 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VTA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 203,025 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 203,015 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

rear brake pads wearing low

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2018 202,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 199,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front swivel hubs corroded and seals poor

engine oil leak

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2017 199,124 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front swivel hubs corroded and seals poor

engine oil leak

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 194,743 miles

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

Front swivel hubs coroded and seals poor

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2016 194,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front swivel hubs coroded and seals poor

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2015 187,281 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 174,282 miles

rear pads appear to be worn

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 146,331 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 136,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 126,154 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 103,784 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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DX53 VTA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX53 VTA, 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 DX53 VTA registered?

DX53 VTA is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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