2017 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · V3 AJX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on December 30 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test showed only a minor tyre advisory, the failure just one week prior at the same mileage highlighted a previously fractured offside front coil spring and a deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. These failures indicate that critical suspension components are only addressed once they reach a point of mechanical failure, suggesting an inconsistent approach to preventative mechanical inspections. At 168,948 miles over nine years, this Navara has clocked a high-average distance of approximately 18,772 miles per year. This intensive usage profile places significant strain on the drivetrain and heavy-duty suspension busry. Between September 2023 and December 2024, the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in just 15 months. This rapid accumulation of mileage correlates with the recurring wear seen in anti-roll bar linkages and bushings, which are typical for vehicles used frequently for heavy work or on uneven surfaces that accelerate the degradation of rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front-end suspension geometry. Given the history of broken coil springs and worn ball joint dust covers, the inspector should check for play in all ball joints and signs of perished rubber on the control arms. The previous report of "slight play" in the anti-roll bar linkage in 2024 and the excessive wear on rear anti-roll bushes in 2023 suggest the entire stabilizer system is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the 2023 failure regarding an inoperative engine management light warrants a modern diagnostic scan to ensure the emissions control system is functioning correctly and not hiding persistent fault codes.