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DB51 MLB

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

155,362 mi
Last recorded155,362 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 MLB
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 155,362 miles

all previous fails been done

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 122,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,753 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 119,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake performance not tested front to rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,737 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 128,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,017 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 115,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,734 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,244 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 3 Oct 2013 56,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,997 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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DB51 MLB is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 DB51 MLB, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DB51 MLB is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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