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LN12 WDW

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,770 mi
Last recorded152,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WDW
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 152,770 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2026 152,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2025 149,176 miles

bulb? connection to offside front sidelight

front prop shaft rear universal joint slight worn. will require attention

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front inner c.v boot slight wear

offside rear reflector damaged

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe area

Fail 20 Jun 2025 149,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x nails.2 x cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bulb? connection to offside front sidelight

front prop shaft rear universal joint slight worn. will require attention

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front inner c.v boot slight wear

offside rear reflector damaged

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe area

Pass 18 Jun 2024 141,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 141,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,696 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Oil leak engine

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,353 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,157 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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LN12 WDW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 LN12 WDW, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN12 WDW registered?

LN12 WDW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LN12 WDW safe to buy?

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