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DF05 HLN

2005 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,380 mi
Last recorded196,380 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HLN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 196,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroeded around front suspension both sides

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2026 196,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroeded around front suspension both sides

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 191,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank supported with straps

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 1.6mm in centre! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 191,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank supported with straps

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 1.6mm in centre! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 184,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank supported with ratchet strap

Fail 3 Sep 2024 184,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/chassis by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank supported with ratchet strap

Pass 18 Aug 2023 176,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 176,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 170,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 170,309 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached uj joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear spring corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 163,413 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 163,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Auxiliary belt worn and possibly slipping

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 154,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,719 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2019 142,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 140,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,052 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 139,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 120,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,277 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2010 59,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DF05 HLN is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF05 HLN, 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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DF05 HLN is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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