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RV55 NPU

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 NPU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 146,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front propshaft missing

Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 142,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 138,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 30 May 2022 138,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,772 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 123,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 123,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,558 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,555 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported broken at flexible mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

N/S/R tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 106,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,568 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,426 miles

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

gear box oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,153 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,245 miles

rear fog light becoming discoloured

rear tail light and stops becoming discoloured

Fail 21 Dec 2010 33,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear fog light becoming discoloured

rear tail light and stops becoming discoloured

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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RV55 NPU is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 RV55 NPU, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV55 NPU is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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