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GL05 VLN

2005 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,809 miles

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

underside corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,879 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,599 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,594 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,941 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft seal severely deteriorated and leaking fluid (on gearbox joint)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft seal severely deteriorated and leaking fluid (on gearbox joint)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,796 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,197 miles

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

damp around rear axle and diff

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,033 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,138 miles

front pads low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,388 miles

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

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

all tyre side walls deteriorated

centre stop light not working

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear diff leaking oil

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

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

all tyre side walls deteriorated

centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,220 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,496 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,615 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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GL05 VLN is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 VLN, 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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What year was GL05 VLN registered?

GL05 VLN is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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