Nissan Patrol
From 2,096 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, caused 95 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 95 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 83 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 56 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 51 |
| 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 | 49 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 49 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 46 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 39 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 34 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.8% of Patrol failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 25.9% 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 £158.
Nissan Patrol on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 83 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 6 newly registered, a net loss of 77. At this rate, roughly 27.7 years until none remain. Now at 31.2% of its peak (6,729 in 2001 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 646 | 1,456 | +1 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 668 | 1,433 | +3 | -9 | -6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 686 | 1,421 | +1 | -30 | -29 |
| 2024 Q4 | 697 | 1,439 | +1 | -44 | -43 |
| 2024 Q3 | 713 | 1,466 | +2 | -33 | -31 |
| 2024 Q2 | 748 | 1,462 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q1 | 746 | 1,468 | +1 | -2 | -1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 747 | 1,468 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrol Di Sve Auto | Diesel | 88 | 33% |
| Patrol Sve Td Auto | Diesel | 71 | 26% |
| Patrol Sve Td | Diesel | 60 | 22% |
| Patrol Gr Se Td | Diesel | 51 | 19% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 70.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 77.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2003 | 80.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2002 | 74.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
4 earlier years
| 1999 | 88.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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 |
| 1998 | 78.5% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 1996 | 80.8% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 1994 | 72.4% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Patrols tested had between 101,191 and 155,559 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 114,432 median miles, the Patrol 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 Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Patrol MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Patrol has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,096 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Patrol?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Patrol is body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, which caused 95 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Nissan Patrols are on UK roads?
There are 646 Nissan Patrols currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,456 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Patrol at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Patrol is 114,432 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 101,191 and 155,559 miles.
Buying a used Patrol?
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 76.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £158 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.8% 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.