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NV59 LLM

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,089 mi
Last recorded106,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 LLM
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 105,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,572 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 81,931 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center rear brake nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2022 81,931 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center rear brake nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 81,733 miles

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 76,927 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 76,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 74,327 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe joint above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 May 2019 70,324 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

heatshield loose, center silencer

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 May 2019 70,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

heatshield loose, center silencer

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 43,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,427 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 37,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,027 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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NV59 LLM is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV59 LLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV59 LLM is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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