2009 Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Diesel · GF59 XGR
2009 Nissan X-Trail (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 180,391 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN X-TRAIL
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF59 XGR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 180,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF59 XGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Nissan X-Trail (GF59 XGR) between October 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GF59 XGR Mileage History
- 20/10/201236,041 mi
- 12/10/201348,245 mi+12,204 mi
- 23/10/201460,252 mi+12,007 mi
- 31/10/201572,168 mi+11,916 mi
- 28/10/201683,562 mi+11,394 mi
- 26/10/201791,556 mi+7,994 mi
- 15/11/2018100,102 mi+8,546 mi
- 07/11/2019113,504 mi+13,402 mi
- 08/11/2019113,505 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2020126,975 mi+13,470 mi
- 07/11/2020126,977 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2021142,157 mi+15,180 mi
- 18/10/2021142,157 mi
- 23/09/2022148,601 mi+6,444 mi
- 29/08/2023155,177 mi+6,576 mi
- 10/09/2024167,825 mi+12,648 mi
- 13/09/2024167,833 mi+8 mi
- 15/09/2025178,368 mi+10,535 mi
- 15/09/2026180,391 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 10,383 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe and Chassis CorrosionSerious
The T31 X-Trail is prone to severe structural corrosion of the rear subframe, chassis mounting rails, and rear suspension pick-up points. Exposure to British winter road salt and grit traps moisture in the pressed-steel subframe pockets and hollow rails, rotting the steel from inside out. When rust perforates the metal within 30 cm of suspension anchor points, testers issue a dangerous MOT failure. In severe instances, the subframe separates from the chassis, requiring expensive fabrication or whole subframe renewal.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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- Engine Bay Insulation Clearance to Turbocharger (Recall R/2012/105)Serious
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