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Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI reliable? We analysed 260 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 260 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.4%
Typical Mileage
135,564mi
Annual Mileage
7,628mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI.

Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,684 mi/yr
Typical
7,628 mi/yr
Average
8,440 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,452 mi/yr

Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
135,564 mi
75th Percentile
159,823 mi
95th Percentile
194,950 mi
Max Recorded
294,625 mi

How Does the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI THIS CAR 65.4% 260 135,564 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV Auto 90.1% 353 31,685 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI?

The Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.4% across 260 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI owner drives around 7,628 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI reliable?
Based on 260 MOT tests, the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI has a 65.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI does around 7,628 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.