CarVerify

Free Car Check

AM02 VTZ

2002 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Patrol90,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle arms rods springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion on front and rear main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 92,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,182 miles

general corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,901 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Rigid brake pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging up to 33% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging up to 26 % during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,875 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm after rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush is worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve is seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear end after rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30 cm in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s suspension balls are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise car under side is corroded and chassis all over

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,309 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car under side is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,309 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link ball worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on load valve are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feral corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on rear axle corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner sill within 30 cm of A body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner wheel arch within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member within 30 cm of mount and steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner sill within 30 cm of A body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner wheel arch within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,754 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion on chassis.

slight corrosion to all brake pipes.

wipers smearing. also headlamp washer constantly working. disconnected pump.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion on chassis.

slight corrosion to all brake pipes.

wipers smearing. also headlamp washer constantly working. disconnected pump.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2015

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,926 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis starting to corrode in various places

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed/on wear limit

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,226 miles

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
Full Nissan Patrol reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AM02 VTZ is a 2002 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 90,618 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 AM02 VTZ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM02 VTZ?

You can check the full history of AM02 VTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM02 VTZ registered?

AM02 VTZ is a 2002 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AM02 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 VTZ shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM02 VTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AM02 VTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.