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OV12 DLJ

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 DLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 134,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ALONG SPRING HANGER AREA (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ALONG SPRING HANGER AREA (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,363 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer gaiters have old grease around? (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses front and rear are corroded but still serviceable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front prop shaft removed, front

Fail 26 Jan 2024 117,315 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j coupling (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses front and rear are corroded but still serviceable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 108,381 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,382 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished(255/65/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,367 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,421 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,567 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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OV12 DLJ is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 OV12 DLJ, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV12 DLJ is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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