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A7 RUK

2005 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,539 mi
Last recorded140,539 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Patrol77,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RUK
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 134,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 134,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 133,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 133,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,036 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,045 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,949 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve 3 pipes chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking half shaft leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 84,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,179 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play forward steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 77,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play forward steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,493 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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A7 RUK is a 2005 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 77,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 RUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 RUK is a 2005 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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