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SO12 LWR

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LWR
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,007 miles

chassis corroded

chassis repaired / heavily covered in underseal hard to see repair ns/os

tow bar arear corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section split and has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner face of chassis rail below front passengers seat area is corroded and holed extensively . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe above chassis ,just before fuel tank is leaking diesel at a pipe connection . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap securing bracket corroded and broken off chassis . (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of chassis rail within 30 cm of rear suspension sub-frame mounting point (between rear coil spring and sub-frame) extensively corroded holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner face of chassis rail just ahead of rear sub-frame extensively corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/60x18 tyre lumped across the tread and out of shape ,and on 2.5 mm at parts . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/60x18 tyre lumped across the tread and out of shape . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,471 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in appearance at the rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section corroded and has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop-shaft rear joint excessively worn . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipes corroded and leaking diesel fuel over nearside rear suspension . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in appearance at the rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 93,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer split along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake performance much lower than nearside . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front exhaust flexi section corroded but not leaking gases .

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust main silencer corroded in appearance - not leaking gases .

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section corroded and has a major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot holed and leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure fuel tank rear support strap corroded and broken . (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust main silencer corroded in appearance - not leaking gases .

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,058 miles

Central main exhaust silencer outer covering corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,052 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp only 3 segments working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central main exhaust silencer outer covering corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,699 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp - some segments not illuminating. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60x18 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SO12 LWR is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 SO12 LWR, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO12 LWR is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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