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2002 NISSAN PATROL3.0L DIESEL

OW51 AEF

Vehicle Insight Summary

2002 NISSAN PATROL — DIESEL, 2953cc. This vehicle has 148,345 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 06/03/2023
Tax
SORN
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
2953cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean record following a period of mechanical inconsistency. The most recent inspection on 7 March 2022 at 148,345 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the issues previously identified in early 2021 were successfully rectified and the vehicle has maintained a standard that meets minimum safety requirements since the time of that final test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a way used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,181 miles per year. Between January 2020 (141,113 miles) and March 2022 (148,345 miles), the Patrol covered 7,232 miles, suggesting relatively low-intensity usage. The cluster of three tests in February 2021 shows a narrow interval of only 99 miles between the first failure and the eventual pass, which points to the owner being proactive in addressing specific faults quickly rather thanlecting long-term maintenance. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific causes of the February 2021 failures, as the record does not Detail the exact mechanical faults. Given the age of this 2002 Patrol, a thorough underbody is mandatory to check for structural corrosion and rust on the chassis and mounting points, which are common failure areas for this model. The buyer should also examine rubber components and suspension bushes for cracking, as low annual mileage can sometimes lead to material degradation through age rather than mechanical wear from use.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Destruction
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:55
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean record following a period of mechanical inconsistency. The most recent inspection on 7 March 2022 at 148,345 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the issues previously identified in early 2021 were successfully rectified and the vehicle has maintained a standard that meets minimum safety requirements since the time of that final test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a way used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,181 miles per year. Between January 2020 (141,113 miles) and March 2022 (148,345 miles), the Patrol covered 7,232 miles, suggesting relatively low-intensity usage. The cluster of three tests in February 2021 shows a narrow interval of only 99 miles between the first failure and the eventual pass, which points to the owner being proactive in addressing specific faults quickly rather thanlecting long-term maintenance. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific causes of the February 2021 failures, as the record does not Detail the exact mechanical faults. Given the age of this 2002 Patrol, a thorough underbody is mandatory to check for structural corrosion and rust on the chassis and mounting points, which are common failure areas for this model. The buyer should also examine rubber components and suspension bushes for cracking, as low annual mileage can sometimes lead to material degradation through age rather than mechanical wear from use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2002, this Nissan Patrol with plate OW51 AEF has undergone 1 MOT inspection since March 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 1 pass and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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