2017 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · FD17 KXW

Recurring advisories regarding tyre wear and suspension components suggest a pattern of consumable degradation that has become more pronounced in the most recent inspection on 24 January 2026. While the vehicle passed its latest test, the presence of multiple advisories for both nearside and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit, alongside worn anti-roll bar pins or bushes, indicates that wear-and-tear items are approaching the end of their service life. This follows a 2025 advisory for an oil leak that was noted as not excessive, suggesting a trend of increasing mechanical attention required for peripheral components and fluids. The vehicle has covered 93,527 miles over its nine-year lifespan, averaging approximately 10,392 miles per year. This mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and type. Such a steady usage pattern generally implies a predictable rate of wear on drivetrain components, suspension linkages, and braking systems, rather than the extreme stress associated with very high annual mileage or the potential for seized components often found in vehicles that have undergone long periods of inactivity. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the rear suspension and tyre condition during a physical inspection and test drive. The advisories for the nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar pins and bushes mean the vehicle may exhibit knocking or clunking sounds when traversing uneven surfaces or speed bumps. Furthermore, the repeated advisories for tyres being worn on the edges could indicate an alignment issue or uneven camber, which should be verified by checking for any steering pull or uneven handling under braking or acceleration. The recorded oil leak from the 2025 MOT should be monitored to ensure it has not progressed. During a test drive, listen for any irregular engine noises and inspect the ground for fresh fluid spots. Given the history of thinning brake pads noted in 2021 and 2022, a thorough check of the current brake disc surfaces and pad thickness is necessary to ensure no significant wear has occurred since the last recorded advisory. The inoperative offside registration plate lamp noted in the 2026 test is a minor electrical defect that should be rectified to ensure full compliance with lighting requirements.