NISSAN PATHFINDER2012 · 2.5L Diesel

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 30 January 2026 at 180,726 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual certificates since January 2023. The single failure in the record occurred on 26 November 2022 at 138,674 miles, yet the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentational fail rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 12,909 across the vehicle's fourteen-year life, which is high for the age and points to sustained motorway or commercial-style use. The odometer moved from 138,983 miles in January 2023 to 148,555 by January 2024, then 168,055 in January 2025 and 180,726 in January 2026, showing consistent yearly accumulation near the 12,000 to 20,000 band. No standing gaps or sudden jumps appear; the November 2022 failure preceded the January 2023 pass by two months at nearly identical mileage, suggesting the owner addressed the issue and retested promptly. Given the clean advisory history, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or structural corrosion problems. The high total mileage does imply accumulated wear on drivetrain components, steering joints, and exhaust emissions systems that a test bay may not flag until failure. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity, differential and gearbox oil condition, and front suspension arm bushes given the vehicle's age and distance covered. The absence of recorded advisories across four passes suggests previous owners kept basic consumables within limits, though the 2022 anomaly warrants confirmation the correct test was filed. At 180,726 miles the Pathfinder demands scrutiny of chassis rust and binding calipers that short MOT slots can miss.