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L70 GMB

2005 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,640 mi
Last recorded166,640 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 GMB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 166,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 164,708 miles

headlight aims

underbody corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 163,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 162,921 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Outer C.V leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 162,921 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C.V leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,333 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 160,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 153,663 miles

Rear Rear chassis has been repaired with plates N/S/R & O/S/R

Fail 21 Feb 2019 153,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear chassis has been repaired with plates N/S/R & O/S/R

Fail 7 Aug 2018 153,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heatshield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis/brake pipes muddy

rear floor covered

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,500 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak axle rear brake back plate area ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has lots of play but meets mot requirements at test time

Fail 23 Jun 2016 133,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint on wishbone arm has chronic play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint on wishbone arm has chronic play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has lots of play but meets mot requirements at test time

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,660 miles

lift in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,250 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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L70 GMB is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L70 GMB, 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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L70 GMB is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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