2019 Nissan X-Trail 1.7L Diesel · DSZ 6019

The most recent DVSA examination on 12 December 2025 resulted in a PASS, however this pass was issued only nine days after a prior failure on 3 December 2025 and the test record carries multiple advisories that warrant close attention. The earlier failure cited both front windscreen wipers as not clearing the glass effectively, a straightforward replacement item, alongside a Major defect for an excessively worn nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, which is a substantive suspension concern. The subsequent pass retained advisories for worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides at the front, plus sub-frame pin or bush wear on both sides, suggesting that the front suspension and its mounting points are showing uniform age and wear progression. The overall trend is therefore not stable but rather indicative of a vehicle now entering a phase of accumulating suspension component wear, with the dealer or seller evidently addressing safety items but allowing progressive deterioration to remain documented. Recorded mileage stands at 64,165 miles over a seven-year life, giving an annualised figure of roughly 9,166 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of this vintage and points to consistent, ordinary use rather than abuse or extended standing. There is no evidence in the MOT record of an unusually large mileage gap between tests, although the interval between the December 2023 pass and the December 2025 tests implies around two years of unrecorded running. Mileage at this level is sufficient to have worn through a set of original brake discs and pads, possibly a second set, and the diesel or petrol drivetrain depending on specification will be approaching the upper end of its expected clutch, dual mass flywheel, or timing chain service life. Routine wear items such as suspension bushes, drop links, anti-roll bar components, and exhaust mountings are all entirely consistent with the observed mileage and age profile. Given the documented advisories on the lower suspension arm and sub-frame pins or bushes, a prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the front suspension on a physical ramp or during a test drive, listening for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during full-lock manoeuvres. Worn bushes of this nature typically present with vague steering response, minor tracking instability, uneven front tyre wear particularly on the inner or outer edges, and a sense that the front end is loose or imprecise. The previously failed anti-roll bar drop link ball joint suggests the wider anti-roll bar assembly should be checked for play by hand once the wheel is removed, and any renewal should ideally be carried out in axle pairs with fresh fixings. Under braking, the buyer should also listen for any graunching, shudder through the pedal, or uneven pull which could indicate worn or binding front calipers given the age and mileage. Beyond the recorded defects, the seven-year age of this X-TRAIL means several time-based service items should be verified regardless of mileage. Tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles kept outdoors or used lightly, and the production date code on the sidewall should be checked to ensure none are older than six years. The 12V battery should be load tested, as Nissan units of this era are known to fail without warning and can leave the vehicle immobile, while brake fluid should be confirmed as having been changed within the past two years due to its hygroscopic nature. Coolant, transmission fluid, and four-wheel-drive system oil if fitted should be confirmed as serviced to schedule, and the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion at the mounting brackets and box seams. Finally, verify that the service book is fully stamped, that any dashboard warning lights clear promptly on start-up, and that the air conditioning produces consistent cold output, as neglected refrigerant systems and worn compressor clutches are frequently encountered on X-TRAILs of this generation.