2006 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · DV06 LFX

A twenty-year-old Nissan Navara carrying 279,270 miles presents a mechanical story dominated by chronic chassis and suspension wear rather than any single isolated failure. The 2024 test on 30 April produced a pass, but the accompanying advisories are the same components that have been flagged repeatedly across multiple years: all four tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges, an offside front lower shock absorber bush now showing slight wear, and Macpherson strut pin or bush wear at the offside front noted in 2023. More concerning, the 2023 test on 21 March recorded two major structural failures at the rear suspension spring mountings, where the prescribed chassis areas on both the offside inner and nearside outer were excessively corroded and deemed to significantly reduce structural strength. The fact that the vehicle was then re-presented three days later and passed indicates remedial work was carried out, but the underlying issue of corrosion in these load-bearing chassis zones is a known weakness for pickups of this era and warrants close physical inspection of the rear spring seat areas, inner wing seams, and chassis rails for bubbling, perforation, or previous repair plating. The recorded mileage of 279,270 miles over twenty years equates to roughly 13,964 miles annually, which is well above average for a vehicle of this age. There are no obvious large gaps in the testing history to suggest long periods off the road, although the test record begins in 2021, leaving the first fifteen years of the vehicle's life unaccounted for in MOT data. The high annual accumulation, combined with the working-vehicle profile typical of a Navara of this vintage, means the mechanical components have been subjected to sustained load-bearing use, including the rear suspension, tow-related components, and underbody, which accelerates wear on bushes, dampers, brake discs, and the chassis itself. This usage pattern is consistent with the pattern of advisories seen across the record, particularly the rapid rear tyre shoulder wear and the corroded spring mounting areas. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear chassis structure, particularly the spring perch areas and the surrounding inner and outer bodywork where corrosion was previously flagged as severe enough to cause failure. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest the spring seats or surrounding metal have deteriorated further since the 2024 test. The front end also demands attention: with Macpherson strut pin or bush wear and shock absorber bush wear both recorded, there may be imprecise steering, vague self-centring, or knocking from the front strut tops. Check the offside front brake disc condition, as pitting and scoring were flagged in 2023; any judder under braking or pulsing through the pedal would confirm the disc has worn further. Finally, inspect the underside carefully for evidence of any welding or repair work to the rear chassis, and examine the coolant system for any seepage around the nearside front since a coolant leak was also recorded in 2023.