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OV12 DLZ

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,359 mi
Last recorded170,359 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 DLZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 170,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,337 miles

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear and heavy covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,669 miles

fuel tank strap corroided

Fail 2 Aug 2022 128,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroided

Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,034 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 117,034 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 105,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,235 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,235 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 80,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 68,861 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 68,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,306 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,009 miles

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

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

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 DLZ is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DLZ, 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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What year was OV12 DLZ registered?

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

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