2003 Nissan Terrano 2.7L Diesel · DX53 ORT
2003 Nissan Terrano (2.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 104,503 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN TERRANO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 ORT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 104,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 ORT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Terrano (DX53 ORT) between November 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DX53 ORT Mileage History
- 10/11/200627,715 mi
- 14/11/200740,526 mi+12,811 mi
- 27/11/200849,492 mi+8,966 mi
- 20/11/200959,098 mi+9,606 mi
- 20/11/200959,098 mi
- 25/11/201067,181 mi+8,083 mi
- 25/11/201067,181 mi
- 23/11/201172,930 mi+5,749 mi
- 23/11/201172,930 mi
- 23/11/201279,492 mi+6,562 mi
- 31/10/201385,320 mi+5,828 mi
- 08/11/201385,423 mi+103 mi
- 13/11/201490,447 mi+5,024 mi
- 20/11/201595,804 mi+5,357 mi
- 30/11/201595,998 mi+194 mi
- 28/11/2016101,507 mi+5,509 mi
- 20/11/2017103,288 mi+1,781 mi
- 30/11/2018103,601 mi+313 mi
- 10/12/2018103,601 mi
- 17/12/2019103,901 mi+300 mi
- 17/12/2019103,901 mi
- 18/12/2020104,284 mi+383 mi
- 07/12/2021104,503 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly 5,094 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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