2018 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · DL18 HLH
2018 Nissan Navara (2.3L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 144,956 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NAVARA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL18 HLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 144,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL18 HLH 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 2018 Nissan Navara (DL18 HLH) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
DL18 HLH Mileage History
- 14/07/202381,649 mi
- 02/07/2024101,879 mi+20,230 mi
- 10/07/2025125,472 mi+23,593 mi
- 09/07/2026144,570 mi+19,098 mi
- 16/07/2026144,956 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 21,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Navara (NP300)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Bottom Radiator Hose RubbingModerate
On early NP300 models with the 2.3 dCi engine, the lower radiator coolant hose runs in tight proximity to the engine accessory drive and air conditioning compressor pulley. Due to engine movement under torque or slight misalignment of the factory hose clips, the hose can rub directly against the spinning A/C pulley. Over time, friction wears a hole through the rubber wall, causing sudden loss of coolant, rapid engine overheating, and potential cylinder head damage if the driver does not pull over immediately.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
The Renault-Nissan 2.3 dCi (YS23DDT single-turbo and YS23DDTT twin-turbo) diesel engine can experience premature turbocharger bearing wear and oil-seal failure. This is exacerbated by extended oil change intervals (up to 18,000 miles or 2 years under factory schedules), oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations, or heavy towing duties. As bearing play increases, the impeller blades contact the housing, generating a high-pitched siren whistle and passing oil into the intake, risking limp mode or diesel runaway.
- AdBlue SCR System Dosing Faults and Module Calibration (Recall R/2023/194)Serious
Euro 6 versions of the 2.3 dCi fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) frequently suffer from AdBlue dosing errors, crystallisation of urea around the dosing injector, and inaccurate tank level readings. In the UK, DVSA recall campaign R/2023/194 was launched to update the AdBlue Dosing Control Module software to increase online dosing efficiency across 28,292 Nissan vehicles built between May 2016 and May 2019. Unresolved software glitches or clogged injectors trigger an engine restart countdown that immobilises the vehicle once expired.
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