2019 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · MW69 AAK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of worsening mechanical wear as mileage increases. The most recent test in December 2025 at 96,619 miles resulted in a failure due to an offside front wheel bearing with excessive play and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While the vehicle passed the retest immediately after repairs, the appearance of a wheel bearing failure suggests that suspension and drivetrain components are now reaching the end of their functional life under high load. The mileage accumulation has accelerated significantly in the last two years. Between the November 2023 test at 39,777 miles and the December 2025 test at 96,619 miles, the Navara covered over 57,000 miles in just twenty months. This rapid increase indicates heavy usage, likely commercial in nature, which explains the transition from minor consumable issues to mechanical failures. The clean record from November 2024 at 71,968 miles contrasts with the recent failures, highlighting the high stress being placed on the vehicle's assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. Given the offside front wheel bearing failure and the previous advisory regarding rear anti-roll bar bushes, there is a high probability of further wear in ball joints, tie rods, and bushings elsewhere. The history also notes thin brake pads as back in 2022, suggesting the braking system requires frequent attention. Close attention should also be paid to the chassis for structural corrosion, as high-mileage utility vehicles often suffer from hidden degradation that standard MOT tests only partially capture.