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LR62 TAU

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,535 mi
Last recorded110,535 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,535 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 110,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wATER IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wATER IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 87,746 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 87,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 73,223 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,382 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn smooth

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,465 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,465 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside slow (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,536 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

front brake pads worn thin

rear seats stowed away

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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LR62 TAU is a 2012 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 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 LR62 TAU, 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 LR62 TAU registered?

LR62 TAU is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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