2011 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · DV11 VFY
2011 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 60,937 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV11 VFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 60,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV11 VFY 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 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (DV11 VFY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DV11 VFY Mileage History
- 10/07/202458,265 mi
- 07/07/202559,670 mi+1,405 mi
- 10/07/202559,678 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/202660,937 mi+1,259 mi
- 03/07/202660,937 mi
Average of roughly 1,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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