2003 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · LA03 NRY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed the test in November 2025 at 116,642 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to a power steering malfunction and a blown bulb. The record shows a persistent failure to address deep-seated corrosion and steering play, which have progressed from minor advisories to structural-related failures in the most recent testing cycle. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,642 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,071 miles. This low-usage pattern is consistent across the records, showing only 2,746 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 1,954 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. However, the low mileage does not offset the age of the vehicle; rubber components and metal surfaces are prone to accelerated oxidation and perish regardless of mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and mounting points, as the tester consistently flagged corrosion on the nearside rear structure within 30cm of a mounting. The recurring reports of corroded brake pipes and hoses, often masked by grease or mud, suggest a lack of preventative cleaning and may hide advanced thinning of the metal hydraulic lines. The steering idler arm has shown persistent play since at least 2022, indicating a worn steering geometry component that has not been replaced. Attention should also be paid to the suspension and braking system. The record notes reduced damping on the offside rear shock absorber in 2024 and corrosion on spring mountings dating back to 2022. Given the history of exhaust leaks and structural rust-related advisories, the integrity of the entire underbody must be verified to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond the point where welding repairs are required.