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DE05 VLB

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,372 mi
Last recorded140,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VLB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 140,372 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 132,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 121,832 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 112,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,331 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 75,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,697 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,548 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,541 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to bios valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,128 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,372 miles

Front exhuast mounting/bracket is broken (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,366 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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DE05 VLB is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 VLB, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 VLB is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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