2012 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · RF12 MOV

This 2012 Nissan Navara holds a clean mechanical status based on its most recent test, showing a stable maintenance trend with consecutive flawless passes. In the March 23, 2023 test at an unspecified mileage, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded, matching the spotless outcome of the previous examination. Such a clean record implies the previous keeper addressed underlying mechanical issues promptly or maintained the chassis and drivetrain to a high standard, though the lack of advisory notes demands physical verification underneath. The vehicle accumulated 131,005 miles over its fourteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 9,358 miles annually, which sits well within typical expectations for a utility pickup truck of this era. A notable data gap exists in the provided record, spanning from the January 29, 2022 test through the March 23, 2023 test, and extending forward to the current date of August 18, 2026. This multi-year absence of recorded DVSA test data means a prospective buyer must verify whether the vehicle spent extended periods laid up in storage or operated off-road without a valid test certificate during the intervening years. Chassis corrosion and structural integrity represent the primary risk factors for this generation of Navara, making a ramp inspection essential to scrutinize the ladder frame rails, crossmembers, and suspension mounting points for rust scale and structural degradation. Check the leaf springs, shackle bushes, and dampening units for heavy wear alongside the four-wheel drive engagement system, transmission, and differential housings for oil leaks. Inspect the brake discs, pads, and callipers for uneven wear or corrosion pitting caused by intermittent use, and confirm that the engine bay shows no signs of neglected fluid maintenance or blow-by from the diesel powertrain.