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OV57 XRL

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XRL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 108,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 79,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 79,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 76,037 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 76,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,906 miles

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

front pads low 2 rear tyres low rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,023 miles

Both rear tyre treads low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2013 55,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both rear tyre treads low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,836 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine m.i.l displayed

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,022 miles

Front and Rear brake discs worn.

Front inner brake pads low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 30,312 miles

Front discs worn and pitted.

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

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

Rear discs worn.

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,312 miles

Front discs worn and pitted.

Rear discs worn.

Rear wiper torn.

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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OV57 XRL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 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 Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV57 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV57 XRL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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