2014 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · LT64 VVL
2014 Nissan X-Trail (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 90,931 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN X-TRAIL
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT64 VVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 90,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT64 VVL 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 2014 Nissan X-Trail (LT64 VVL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LT64 VVL Mileage History
- 25/07/202470,424 mi
- 25/07/202470,426 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/202581,574 mi+11,148 mi
- 23/07/202690,930 mi+9,356 mi
- 23/07/202690,931 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan X-Trail Mk2 (T31)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe and Chassis CorrosionSerious
The T31 X-Trail is prone to severe structural corrosion of the rear subframe, chassis mounting rails, and rear suspension pick-up points. Exposure to British winter road salt and grit traps moisture in the pressed-steel subframe pockets and hollow rails, rotting the steel from inside out. When rust perforates the metal within 30 cm of suspension anchor points, testers issue a dangerous MOT failure. In severe instances, the subframe separates from the chassis, requiring expensive fabrication or whole subframe renewal.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
The Jatco-sourced continuously variable transmission (CVT) fitted to 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol T31 models is the single biggest mechanical risk for used buyers. Over time, internal steel push-belts wear down the conical variator pulleys, shedding metallic swarf into the fluid circuit. This swarf scores the internal pressure regulator valves and jams the hydraulic control solenoids, causing pronounced whine, severe hesitation on pull-away, shuddering under load, and emergency transmission limp-home mode.
- DPF Soot Blockage and Forced Regeneration Failure on 2.0 dCiModerate
The Renault-Nissan 2.0 dCi (M9R) diesel engine uses a closed-loop Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that requires sustained exhaust temperatures of over 600°C to burn off accumulated soot. When used for short school runs or low-speed urban errands common in the UK, passive and active regenerations fail to complete. Raw diesel injected during active regeneration washes down cylinder bores into the sump, diluting the engine oil and raising oil levels, while the DPF blocks, triggering limp mode and failed MOT smoke tests.
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