2015 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · OV15 YUS

Recorded across seven consecutive MOT tests since 2019, this 2015 Nissan Navara has passed every examination without a single failure, though the test record does reveal a pattern of recurring advisories that a prospective buyer should weigh carefully. The most recent test on 14 May 2026 returned a pass with three advisories: a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, a non-excessive oil leak, and corroded rear bumper mountings. Earlier in the history, similar front-tyre wear was flagged in June 2023, and a worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush was noted in May 2024. A thin front brake pad advisory appeared in June 2019. The intervening years of 2021, 2022, and 2025 recorded no defects at all, suggesting an alternating pattern where mechanical issues surface, are apparently addressed, and then new advisories emerge at the next test rather than the record being uniformly clean. With 117,625 miles accumulated over approximately eleven years, the Navara has averaged around 10,693 miles annually, which sits close to typical usage for a working-age pickup of this vintage. There are no notable gaps in the testing timeline, with annual MOTs consistently recorded between 2019 and 2026, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than exhibiting any sudden jumps or extended periods off the road. For a vehicle of this type and mileage, the drivetrain, clutch, and turbo components will have seen considerable real-world use, and consumables such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, and rear leaf-spring components are known wear items that may now be approaching the point of requiring attention even if not yet flagged. A buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the suspension and front-end geometry given the recorded advisories. The offside front lower arm pin or bush wear noted in 2024 warrants careful attention on a test drive: listen for clonking or knocking noises when traversing speed bumps or potholes, particularly over undulating surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the front end under braking. Because a similar suspension component was the only defect in that test, it is reasonable to ask whether the bush has since been replaced or whether the wear has progressed, potentially affecting tracking and uneven tyre wear. The persistent front tyre edge-wear pattern recorded in both 2023 and 2026 suggests the geometry may need rechecking after any suspension work, or alternatively that the tyres themselves are being replaced without addressing an underlying cause such as camber or toe misalignment. The oil leak flagged in the latest test, although classed as not excessive, is worth monitoring closely. On inspection, check the underside of the engine and gearbox for fresh oil residue, particularly around the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, and any turbocharger feed or return lines, which are common leak sources on the Navara's diesel unit. On a road test, a growing oil leak can eventually lead to low oil pressure warnings or blue smoke from the exhaust under load, so understanding the leak's origin and rate is important. The corroded rear bumper mountings are a relatively minor structural concern but should be inspected to confirm the bumper remains secure, and the front brake pads noted as thin in 2019 should by now have been replaced at least once, so the current pad and disc thickness should be measured directly. With 117,625 miles on the clock and no recorded service intervals in the MOT data, any paperwork demonstrating cambelt or timing chain replacement, turbo servicing, and recent brake fluid changes would be particularly valuable to review alongside this roadworthiness history.