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L300 GOS

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,287 mi
Last recorded128,287 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 GOS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,287 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 124,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged, benefit of the doubt given as an adequate view to the rear of the vehicle is still available through the glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints on both front lower arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

multiple oil seepages/leaks detected from engine, benefit of the doubt given as no drips detected during test

wheel bearing noise from front detected during road test after completion of work

where steering rack mounts to front subframe a small amount of play is detected

Fail 14 Apr 2023 124,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from flexi hoses to respective wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system traces of brake fluid detected from offside rear wheel when braking system is under pressure, believe to be the wheel cylinder inside the braking drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged, benefit of the doubt given as an adequate view to the rear of the vehicle is still available through the glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints on both front lower arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

multiple oil seepages/leaks detected from engine, benefit of the doubt given as no drips detected during test

where steering rack mounts to front subframe a small amount of play is detected

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 117,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,971 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2556517 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers weak and washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,511 miles

nearside headlamp washer jet pipe leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,511 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp washer jet pipe leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,424 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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L300 GOS is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 L300 GOS, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L300 GOS is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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