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HJ54 XDL

2004 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

218,597 mi
Last recorded218,597 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Navara83,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 XDL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 218,597 miles

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

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

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

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

multiple repairs on rear chassis undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2026 218,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

multiple repairs on rear chassis undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2025 208,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 196,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering idler bushes slightly worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 196,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering idler bushes slightly worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 188,294 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 188,294 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear chassis legs corroded

Rear slight damage to both rear tow bar electric sockets

Fail 28 Oct 2020 178,175 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed by fuel tank mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear sidelamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both rears (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear chassis legs corroded

Rear slight damage to both rear tow bar electric sockets

Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 167,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 166,592 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 166,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,511 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage dampness on the pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

oil leak on the engine

Fail 9 Dec 2015 161,511 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage dampness on the pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

oil leak on the engine

Pass 30 Dec 2014 151,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 151,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 139,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,641 miles

under body starting to rust

Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 97,784 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 97,782 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Dec 2008 62,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,517 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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HJ54 XDL is a 2004 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 83,205 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 HJ54 XDL, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ54 XDL is a 2004 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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