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LX55 VXN

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,682 mi
Last recorded247,682 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 247,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount, chassis corroded and holed between nsr leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chassis corroded and weak front to rear

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

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

Rear load bed body mount corroded to excess on the o/s

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 227,864 miles

Bonnet release lever missing

Headlamps poor pattern

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

Rear chassis weak, starting to perforate by tow bar mounting

Towbar electrics disconnected

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 227,859 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear strap pulled out of chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release lever missing

Headlamps poor pattern

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

Rear chassis weak, starting to perforate by tow bar mounting

Towbar electrics disconnected

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 216,955 miles

Headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 216,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in three places, one on the outside of the chassis and two on the inside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 205,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 205,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mostly where cab body and rear tub meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mostly where cab body and rear tub meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 195,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mostly where cab body and rear tub meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mostly where cab body and rear tub meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 179,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2018 179,138 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank strap mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Heavy corrosion on cross beam above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 164,630 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Body has slight corrosion Chassis general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Heavy corrosion on cross beam above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 151,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,759 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 137,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,268 miles

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

tow bar socket wiring loom hanging loose

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,562 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 VXN is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX55 VXN, 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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LX55 VXN is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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