2016 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · EN16 PVU
2016 Nissan Navara (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 139,462 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NAVARA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN16 PVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 139,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN16 PVU 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 2016 Nissan Navara (EN16 PVU) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EN16 PVU Mileage History
- 25/08/202274,435 mi
- 09/10/202396,294 mi+21,859 mi
- 17/10/2024118,562 mi+22,268 mi
- 22/10/2024118,562 mi
- 30/10/2025139,462 mi+20,900 mi
Average of roughly 20,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
This 2016 Nissan Navara has covered subs
Given the 21,000 miles covered between the 2024 MOT pass and the 2025 test, this Navara has clearly been used hard, so a test drive over uneven surfaces is essential — listen for clonks from the front suspension and feel for vagueness through the steering. Ask for the complete dealer or workshop history in writing, particularly invoices for any suspension work carried out after the October 2024 MOT failure; if none exists, the ball joints may have been renewed just before the re-test five days later, which would be reassuring but should be evidenced. Inspect the chassis for corrosion, especially around the rear leaf-spring mounting points and cross members, as chassis rot is a known concern on high-mileage UK Navara examples. Negotiate on the basis of the mileage, the recorded suspension defect, and the cost of fitting new ball joints if recent receipts cannot be produced.
The 2.3 dCi twin-turbo diesel typically returns 35-42 mpg in real-world pick-up use, depending on load and driving style. As a commercial-derived vehicle first registered in June 2016, this Navara sits in a higher tax band than a comparable SUV — check the current VED rate as light commercial vehicle (LCV) derivatives registered as commercial have different rates to those registered as passenger vehicles. Insurance is group 30-35 depending on trim, which is higher than a family SUV of similar size. Servicing intervals are every 12 months or 18,000 miles, with major items such as timing chain, dual-clutch inspection (on automatic variants), and brake fluid every two years; budget conservatively given the mileage.
The most pressing inspection point is the front suspension, given the recorded failure of both offside and nearside lower ball joints in October 2024 — jack the vehicle and check for play in both joints and the front wishbone bushes. On a ramp, examine the rear leaf springs for cracked or sagging leaves, as the 2014-2019 generation Navara is known for rear axle wear under heavy loads. Check the propshaft centre bearing and universal joints for vibration or play, and inspect the 4WD system for smooth engagement. Finally, examine the chassis rails, outriggers, and jester fitment areas very carefully for corrosion, as structural corrosion advisories or failures are common on used examples of this age in the UK.
This 2016 Nissan Navara is a grey 2.3-litre diesel that has now done 139,462 miles over roughly ten years — equivalent to around 13,950 miles annually, well above the model average of 9,364 miles per year. The MOT history shows five recorded tests: three clean passes, one fail at 118,562 miles (both front lower suspension ball joints), and one advisory pass at 74,435 miles for all four tyres being worn. The 2016 2.3-litre dCi twin-turbo diesel was a popular pick-up engine, but the combination of heavy commercial-style mileage and a recorded suspension failure warrants close scrutiny before purchase.
The Nissan Navara shows a 77.3% MOT pass rate across nearly 90,000 examples analysed, which sits broadly in line with the pick-up sector average, with coil springs, headlamps and engine MIL illumination being the most common failure points.
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