2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · YX56 RRU
2006 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 159,899 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX56 RRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 159,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX56 RRU 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 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (YX56 RRU) between July 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YX56 RRU Mileage History
- 04/07/2023143,895 mi
- 11/07/2023143,902 mi+7 mi
- 12/08/2024154,865 mi+10,963 mi
- 01/10/2026159,899 mi+5,034 mi
- 03/10/2026159,899 mi
Average of roughly 4,925 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: Average
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