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AU04 WTL

2004 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

145,479 mi
Last recorded145,479 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Patrol87,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WTL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 145,479 miles

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Apr 2025 136,830 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 134,661 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 134,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 128,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 128,893 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from n/s to o/s then front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bar from n/s to o/s o/s bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 124,293 miles

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

small play in offside hub plus small oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2019 124,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe from load sensor to axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

small play in offside hub plus small oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,997 miles

Front to rear metal pipes, to rear diff are corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some play in bonnet latch

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,995 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Front to rear metal pipes, to rear diff are corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some play in bonnet latch

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,778 miles

small play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2016 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,928 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,928 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,053 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

excessive oil leak from n/s/f hub area, could lead to contaminated brakes.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,578 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,227 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,227 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,065 miles

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

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

Rear number plate getting deteriated!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,586 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,586 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,257 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 32,257 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU04 WTL is a 2004 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,118 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 AU04 WTL, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 WTL is a 2004 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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