2011 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · NL61 KME

This 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has covered 129,206 miles over roughly 15 years, which puts it at an average of about 8,600 miles per year—typical for its age and not indicative of exceptional wear or prolonged standing. However, the MOT record tells a concerning story of mechanical deterioration that has not been fully resolved. The most recent test in November 2025 shows a passed result, but with two active defects: a minor exhaust gas leak and an oil leak from the sump. Neither is severe in isolation, but both suggest ongoing maintenance neglect. More troubling is the gap between the 2018 and 2021 tests, where the mileage barely changed (114,353 to 129,118 miles in nearly three years), implying the vehicle may have been used infrequently or stood for long periods during that interval. The 2021 test failure reveals the core weakness. The vehicle presented with corroded brake piping, suspension ball joint wear on the upper front arm, an oil leak, and crucially, a supplementary restraint system (airbag) fault that had persisted from 2018. This suggests either poor electrical diagnostics or unaddressed warnings. The vehicle was retested eight days later and passed with those same issues apparently cleared or overlooked—a red flag for the quality of that inspection. Looking back to 2018, the pattern is even clearer.