2003 Nissan Elgrand 3.5L Petrol · NT03 VDR

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance regarding suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in October 2021 at 173,423 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure just days prior. That failure identified multiple excessive failures across the front anti-roll bar linkage joints and suspension arm bushes. The persistence of worn bushes as an advisory in the 2021 pass suggests the owner only addressed the immediate requirements to pass the test rather than performing a comprehensive suspension overhaul. The mileage pattern appears consistent with a low-to-mid vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. However, there is a concerning gap in the data, as the last recorded MOT occurred in October 2021. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has gone without an official safety inspection for nearly five years. This extended period of unverified use significantly increases the risk of undetected degradation in rubber components, seized calipers, or structural corrosion failures, especially on a 23-year-old chassis like this Nissan. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar links and lower arm bushes. The tester should check for play in these joints and assess the condition of the braking system, specifically the front discs and pads, as these were already flagged for pitting and thinning in 2020. Because of the lack of recent data, a close examination of the underbody for structural rust and fluid leaks is essential to ensure the vehicle's integrity has not been compromised during the long interval between recorded tests.