2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · GK06 VPR
2006 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 202,068 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK06 VPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 202,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK06 VPR 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 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (GK06 VPR) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete rear sectio”.
GK06 VPR Mileage History
- 06/04/2022187,873 mi
- 02/08/2023193,579 mi+5,706 mi
- 22/11/2023193,758 mi+179 mi
- 20/11/2024201,313 mi+7,555 mi
- 09/12/2024202,068 mi+755 mi
Average of roughly 5,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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The internal transmission cooler inside the radiator can fail, mixing coolant and ATF (Strawberry Milkshake of Death). This usually destroys the automatic gearbox.
- Chassis Corrosion and Structural RustSerious
Sharing its chassis with the Navara, the Pathfinder is prone to severe internal rust that can compromise its structural integrity.
- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 2.5 dCi engine uses a single-row timing chain that is prone to stretching, potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure.
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