2018 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · KE14 BAX
2018 Nissan Navara (2.3L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 131,720 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NAVARA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE14 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 131,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE14 BAX 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 2018 Nissan Navara (KE14 BAX) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
KE14 BAX Mileage History
- 03/01/2024110,973 mi
- 19/08/2024124,504 mi+13,531 mi
- 06/08/2025128,246 mi+3,742 mi
- 07/08/2025128,246 mi
- 10/08/2026131,720 mi+3,474 mi
Average of roughly 7,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Navara (NP300)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Bottom Radiator Hose RubbingModerate
On early NP300 models with the 2.3 dCi engine, the lower radiator coolant hose runs in tight proximity to the engine accessory drive and air conditioning compressor pulley. Due to engine movement under torque or slight misalignment of the factory hose clips, the hose can rub directly against the spinning A/C pulley. Over time, friction wears a hole through the rubber wall, causing sudden loss of coolant, rapid engine overheating, and potential cylinder head damage if the driver does not pull over immediately.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
The Renault-Nissan 2.3 dCi (YS23DDT single-turbo and YS23DDTT twin-turbo) diesel engine can experience premature turbocharger bearing wear and oil-seal failure. This is exacerbated by extended oil change intervals (up to 18,000 miles or 2 years under factory schedules), oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations, or heavy towing duties. As bearing play increases, the impeller blades contact the housing, generating a high-pitched siren whistle and passing oil into the intake, risking limp mode or diesel runaway.
- AdBlue SCR System Dosing Faults and Module Calibration (Recall R/2023/194)Serious
Euro 6 versions of the 2.3 dCi fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) frequently suffer from AdBlue dosing errors, crystallisation of urea around the dosing injector, and inaccurate tank level readings. In the UK, DVSA recall campaign R/2023/194 was launched to update the AdBlue Dosing Control Module software to increase online dosing efficiency across 28,292 Nissan vehicles built between May 2016 and May 2019. Unresolved software glitches or clogged injectors trigger an engine restart countdown that immobilises the vehicle once expired.
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