2016 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · GL02 RAF

The 2016 Nissan X-Trail presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 June 2025 at 72,859 miles. That test passed, but the tester flagged four distinct advisories, indicating a shift from the clean records of previous years. Rear brake pads were wearing thin, and the rear brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored. Both rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edge. These are not failures, but they cluster around the rear axle braking and wheel assemblies, suggesting the vehicle has entered a phase where consumable wear is now becoming visible after a long period of defect-free testing. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2021 test at 48,789 miles and the 2025 test at 72,859 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 24,070 miles over four years, averaging around 6,000 miles annually. The 2024 test recorded 66,025 miles, showing a year-on-year increase of roughly 6,834 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual test dates fall within a narrow window each June, pointing to regular, predictable use rather than long periods of neglect or excessive short-trip driving. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the rear braking system and suspension geometry. The rear brake disc wear and pitting noted in June 2025, combined with thin pads, suggests the rear calipers should be checked for binding or sluggish slider operation, a common issue on this platform that accelerates disc wear. The edge wear pattern on both rear tyres is a strong indicator of misaligned toe or worn rear suspension bushes, possibly trailing arm or lateral link bushings, which should be inspected for perishing or play. The rear subframe and underbody around the suspension mounting points should be examined for corrosion, as the X-Trail is known to collect road salt in these areas. The clean MOT history from 2021 through 2024 implies the previous owner kept the vehicle in good order, but the 2025 advisories suggest deferred attention to these now-ageing components. A thorough test drive under braking and over uneven surfaces will confirm whether the rear end feels tight or exhibits any knocking, wander, or uneven tyre wear beyond what the record shows.