2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · B3 MRD
2005 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 199,351 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 MRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 199,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B3 MRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (B3 MRD) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B3 MRD Mileage History
- 16/01/2023179,704 mi
- 24/01/2024189,938 mi+10,234 mi
- 30/01/2025194,629 mi+4,691 mi
- 04/02/2026199,278 mi+4,649 mi
- 12/02/2026199,351 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 6,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Internal Oil Cooler Failure (SMOD)Serious
The internal transmission cooler inside the radiator can fail, mixing coolant and ATF (Strawberry Milkshake of Death). This usually destroys the automatic gearbox.
- Chassis Corrosion and Structural RustSerious
Sharing its chassis with the Navara, the Pathfinder is prone to severe internal rust that can compromise its structural integrity.
- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 2.5 dCi engine uses a single-row timing chain that is prone to stretching, potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure.
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