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LX55 VVL

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,370 mi
Last recorded149,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VVL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,426 miles

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

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

long foot brake travel

Fail 9 Jul 2024 147,426 miles

Front Body component insecure winch cable (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

long foot brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2023 145,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 145,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 143,961 miles

all tyres stick out past body

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,434 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,327 miles

undertrays fitted prevent inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens temporary repair

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour position lights faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2019 137,523 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens temporary repair

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour position lights faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,790 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 123,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,088 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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LX55 VVL is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LX55 VVL, 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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What year was LX55 VVL registered?

LX55 VVL is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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