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L18 DVT

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder71,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 DVT
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded also damp

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

outer casing of exhaust box split but not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,813 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Fail 6 Dec 2024 56,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,782 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2023 53,782 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2022 48,536 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,380 miles

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2021 44,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,419 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 37,418 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,477 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,094 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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L18 DVT is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 71,253 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 Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 DVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 DVT registered?

L18 DVT is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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