2011 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · VA11 NPU
2011 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 133,704 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA11 NPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2026
- 133,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA11 NPU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (VA11 NPU) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.
VA11 NPU Mileage History
- 12/06/2023111,471 mi
- 14/06/2023111,476 mi+5 mi
- 17/05/2024124,306 mi+12,830 mi
- 22/05/2025130,872 mi+6,566 mi
- 26/05/2026133,704 mi+2,832 mi
Average of roughly 7,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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