2003 Nissan EL Grand 3.5L Petrol · RG53 HDF
2003 Nissan EL Grand (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 160,362 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN EL GRAND
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG53 HDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 160,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG53 HDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan El Grand (RG53 HDF) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RG53 HDF Mileage History
- 22/03/2022150,365 mi
- 24/05/2023153,589 mi+3,224 mi
- 07/05/2024157,581 mi+3,992 mi
- 18/06/2025158,280 mi+699 mi
- 05/08/2026160,362 mi+2,082 mi
Average of roughly 2,287 miles per year across 5 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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