2016 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · LD04 DOG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent MOT test on 18 September 2025 at 66,369 miles passed, it followed two immediate failures on the same day. The trend indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a failure threshold, evidenced by the repeated issues with braking and suspension components across multiple years. At 66,369 miles over ten years, the Nissan X-Trail has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. The mileage gap between the September 2024 test at 59,565 miles and the September 2025 test is roughly 6,800 miles, suggesting a steady usage pattern. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of key wear items, as the vehicle consistently showed multiple items requiring attention between these annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame. The September 2025 test flagged corrosion that was not yet critical enough to fail, but structural rust on these models can progress rapidly if left untreated. Furthermore, the suspension geometry requires close scrutiny because both the nearside and offside arm ball joints were recorded as excessively worn in the 2025 failure report. You should verify these components were replaced with quality parts to ensure steering precision and safety. The braking system also warrants significant attention. The vehicle failed in 2024 due to thin front pads and failed again in 2025 due to rear pads reaching the 1.5mm limit alongside worn discs. While the car passed the latest test, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the braking assembly may be nearing the end of its service life. Inspect the remaining pad thickness and check for pitting or thinning on the discs to ensure no immediate expenditure is required shortly after purchase.