2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · WP12 DXL
2012 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 182,992 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP12 DXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 182,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WP12 DXL 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 (WP12 DXL) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WP12 DXL Mileage History
- 19/05/2023150,273 mi
- 17/05/2024165,044 mi+14,771 mi
- 20/05/2024165,051 mi+7 mi
- 30/05/2025182,833 mi+17,782 mi
- 02/06/2025182,992 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 16,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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