2018 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · HG18 JDU

The most recent MOT was on 2025-08-01 — just over 10 months ago — and it passed at 134,303 miles. However, that same day it also failed earlier at 134,296 miles due to a rough and loose nearside front wheel bearing plus tyres worn close to the legal limit on both fronts. This wheel bearing failure is new in the record and represents a serious safety concern — play and roughness indicate advanced wear or damage, risking sudden failure, vibration, or loss of steering control. It’s not a repeat of past issues, but it follows a clear pattern of escalating front-axle problems: fractured front coil spring in 2023, front brake disc scoring and fluctuating brakes in both 2023 and 2024, and now a failing wheel bearing. The trend is worsening. The 2023 failure included critical suspension (broken coil spring) and rear tyre failure; 2024 was clean, but 2025 brought a major mechanical fault — not just wear items like tyres or discs, but a structural component under load. Tyres have been borderline for at least two years, suggesting consistent front-end misalignment, worn suspension geometry, or aggressive driving. At 134,303 miles in eight years, this Navara averages nearly 16,800 miles per year — well above typical UK usage. That strongly points to regular hard use, likely commercial or towing duty, rather than long periods of inactivity. High mileage here correlates with the repeated front suspension, brake, and bearing issues seen — all components heavily stressed by load, speed, and road impact.