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SD59 TLX

2009 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,562 mi
Last recorded191,562 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 TLX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 191,562 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 191,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 191,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component slightly loose sidestep loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (2mm). cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS system malfunction

Pass 26 Apr 2024 182,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 165,142 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 165,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall splits to cord and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall splits to cord and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated wiring loose fit around towbar fitting (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,579 miles

Rear Differential oil seal leaking (Prop end).

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Apr 2022 147,577 miles

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

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

Rear Differential oil seal leaking (Prop end).

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2021 128,781 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

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

Rear differential oil seal leaking (front seal)

Fail 22 Apr 2021 128,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

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

Rear differential oil seal leaking (front seal)

Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,528 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,743 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 107,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,469 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to split

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,253 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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SD59 TLX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD59 TLX, 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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What year was SD59 TLX registered?

SD59 TLX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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