Nissan Navara
From 156,463 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Navaras fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.9% vs 64.6% for 2003.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 5,714 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,714 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5,085 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,223 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2,990 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 2,758 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,621 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,347 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2,166 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,143 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 2,130 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.9% of Navara failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
Nissan Navara on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3,786 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 3,784. At this rate, roughly 19 years until none remain. Now at 84.9% of its peak (84,619 in 2021 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 60,840 | 11,018 | +1 | -726 | -725 |
| 2025 Q2 | 61,768 | 10,815 | +0 | -811 | -811 |
| 2025 Q1 | 62,828 | 10,566 | +1 | -1,211 | -1,210 |
| 2024 Q4 | 64,402 | 10,202 | +0 | -1,038 | -1,038 |
| 2024 Q3 | 65,660 | 9,982 | +0 | -894 | -894 |
| 2024 Q2 | 66,806 | 9,730 | +0 | -776 | -776 |
| 2024 Q1 | 67,900 | 9,412 | +3 | -1,029 | -1,026 |
| 2023 Q4 | 69,416 | 8,922 | +2 | -911 | -909 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navara Tekna Dci Auto | Diesel | 19,125 | 34% |
| Navara Tekna Dci | Diesel | 15,648 | 28% |
| Navara N-Guard Dci Auto | Diesel | 5,096 | 9% |
| Navara Tekna D/C Dci 188 | Diesel | 2,362 | 4% |
| Navara Acenta Dci | Diesel | 2,025 | 4% |
| Navara Tekna D/C Dci188 A | Diesel | 1,463 | 3% |
| Navara Visia Dci | Diesel | 1,419 | 3% |
| Navara Outlaw Dci Auto | Diesel | 1,135 | 2% |
| Navara N-Guard Dci | Diesel | 1,047 | 2% |
| D22 2.5 Di 4X4 Navara | Diesel | 977 | 2% |
| Navara N-Connecta Dci | Diesel | 957 | 2% |
| Navara Aventura D/C Dci | Diesel | 700 | 1% |
| Navara Acenta D/C Dci 188 | Diesel | 638 | 1% |
| Navara Outlaw D/C Dci | Diesel | 494 | <1% |
| Navara Aventura D/C Dci A | Diesel | 464 | <1% |
| Navara Acenta + Dci | Diesel | 443 | <1% |
| Navara Tekna D/C Dci | Diesel | 430 | <1% |
| Navara Dci Outlaw | Diesel | 419 | <1% |
| Navara Platinum Dci | Diesel | 391 | <1% |
| Navara Dci Aventura | Diesel | 376 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 80.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
16 earlier years
| 2017 | 77.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2016 | 80.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2015 | 73.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2014 | 71.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2013 | 70.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 68.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 68.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 67.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2008 | 67.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 67.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 68% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 65.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2003 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2002 | 67.1% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Navaras tested had between 95,422 and 142,541 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 117,048 median miles, the Navara has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan X-Trail | 77.4% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Navara MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Navara has a 77% MOT pass rate based on 156,463 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Navara?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Navara is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 5,714 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Nissan Navaras are on UK roads?
There are 60,840 Nissan Navaras currently licensed on UK roads, with 11,018 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Navara at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Navara is 117,048 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 95,422 and 142,541 miles.
Buying a used Navara?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77% pass rate and an average repair bill of £141 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.