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BW57 LWU

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,257 mi
Last recorded186,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 LWU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 186,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 183,478 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 28 Jul 2023 180,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 177,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 172,572 miles

chassis rusty

front discs rusty

front pads low

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear suspension very rusty

travel in handbrake

Fail 23 Jul 2021 172,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2556517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis rusty

front discs rusty

front pads low

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear suspension very rusty

travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2020 167,699 miles

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2019 162,304 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 162,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,627 miles

osf day running lights inop

Pass 20 Feb 2017 154,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,277 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 142,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

vehicles underside very dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,941 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

trailer socket = n/s and fog light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

trailer socket = n/s and fog light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,587 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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BW57 LWU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW57 LWU registered?

BW57 LWU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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