2018 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · LT18 AEF

The 2018 Nissan X-Trail shows a roadworthy status from its latest available MOT on 8 May 2025 at 126,636 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects or advisories. That certificate lapsed in May 2026 and sits over fourteen months stale against today's date of 19 July 2026, so a fresh test is mandatory before any road legal use. Maintenance trend remains stable: five consecutive annual examinations from 9 March 2021 to May 2025 each returned a clean result, indicating the previous keeper upheld statutory testing without lapse. Mileage sits high for an eight-year-old SUV. The record charts 41,208 miles at the March 2021 test, climbing to 64,151 by March 2022, 80,637 in April 2023, 104,402 in April 2024, and 126,636 by May 2025. Annual accumulation ranged between about 16,500 and 24,000 miles, averaging far above typical private-use figures. No gaps appear in the testing cadence, and the slight spring shift from March to May 2025 reflects only scheduling variance. Such distances suggest sustained motorway or fleet-style operation rather than light local use. Despite zero advisories on suspension, brakes, or structural corrosion, the accumulated 126,636 miles demands hands-on scrutiny. A buyer should physically examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, measure brake disc thickness and check for binding calipers, and inspect exhaust emissions hardware for internal degradation. The tester recorded no rust, yet sill and subframe areas must be lifted and checked for corrosion that a clean MOT does not preclude. Tyres and wiper blades may have been renewed post-test; confirm their actual condition before purchase.