2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

298 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 298 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes35.2%
  2. Lights & electrics31.5%
  3. Body & chassis28.5%
  4. Suspension25.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.4%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Steering4.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.1%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced16.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2003 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 298 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).