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NL59 UBD

2009 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,481 mi
Last recorded176,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Navara86,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 UBD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 176,481 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 176,333 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 168,981 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 168,981 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 162,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 162,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,073 miles

brake pipes and underbody corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 155,073 miles

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

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

brake pipes and underbody corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,211 miles

rear shocker weeping

underbody corroded,

Fail 23 Oct 2020 149,211 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded,

Pass 22 Oct 2019 143,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 143,378 miles

Towbar attachment insecure Bolts missing and mounting area damaged (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 137,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,616 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,543 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,159 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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NL59 UBD is a 2009 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 2009 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 86,647 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 NL59 UBD, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL59 UBD is a 2009 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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