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BD54 NLC

2004 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

136,109 mi
Last recorded136,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NLC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 136,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 130,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of chassis inner & outer corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner &outer of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,728 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 123,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 116,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,001 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,772 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,772 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 100,755 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside edge of chassis and crossmember under bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside edge of chassis and crossmember under bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside of chassis next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper mountings corroded

Propshaft centre bush slightly deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,500 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting very corroded

Rear crossmember above axle very corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,900 miles

all chassis vary rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vary rusty (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vary rusty (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn bad on edges (4.1.E.1)

chassis rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,792 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rust on underside suspension components

steering lock stops worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,792 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rust on underside suspension components

steering lock stops worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rust under body

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rust under body

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,727 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,004 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,259 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BD54 NLC is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD54 NLC is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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