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DE55 VDL

2005 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,499 mi
Last recorded128,499 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VDL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,499 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 128,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel service brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by forward shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,375 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,373 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 46,717 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front shock absorber lower mounting bush's starting to perish

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cut in nearside front tyre not deep enough to see cords

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,107 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

slight wear on edge of brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion around chassis on underside, suspension and exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,128 miles

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,090 miles

1x jet in n/s washer jet blocked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,552 miles

N/S WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 19 Nov 2011 32,768 miles

slight in and out movment in o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,051 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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DE55 VDL is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 VDL, 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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DE55 VDL is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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