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LR12 HGO

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,055 mi
Last recorded155,055 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HGO
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 155,055 miles

Nearside Front foglamp broken

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 147,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 147,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,561 miles

All exhaust mountings deteriorated (rubber detached from brackets)

Both front wiper blades split and starting to smear windscreen

Centre stop lamp has less than 50% illumination

Fail 18 Feb 2021 113,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

All exhaust mountings deteriorated (rubber detached from brackets)

Both front wiper blades split and starting to smear windscreen

Centre stop lamp has less than 50% illumination

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,520 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,539 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut but cant see ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut but cant see ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut but cant see ply or cords

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,785 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,785 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,079 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,809 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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LR12 HGO is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR12 HGO, 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 LR12 HGO registered?

LR12 HGO is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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