2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · TC12 VEG
2012 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,471 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC12 VEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 97,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC12 VEG 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 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (TC12 VEG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure rear section broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
TC12 VEG Mileage History
- 14/08/202484,305 mi
- 07/08/202589,388 mi+5,083 mi
- 03/09/202589,490 mi+102 mi
- 24/08/202697,471 mi+7,981 mi
- 24/08/202697,471 mi
Average of roughly 6,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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