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Nissan Pathfinder reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20141 named generationSUVDIESEL

We've only got 963 MOT tests for Nissan Pathfinders built around 2007 (18 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Nissan Pathfinder built around 2007: about average at the MOT

Nissan Pathfinders built around 2007 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

34% of MOT tests on Nissan Pathfinders built around 2007 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Pathfinders built around 2007 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Nissan Pathfinder's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Pathfinder's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

R

R51 (2005-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

31.3% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 27.6% and 35.3%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 552 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Pathfinder.

See every build year for the Nissan Pathfinder

By age

Nissan Pathfinder fail rate by age

This chart combines every Nissan Pathfinder ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
12628.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
55231.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
51333.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
65832.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
68129.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
58031.4%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
61633.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
77834.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
96334.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
68033.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
26233.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Nissan Pathfinders

These issues come from 18-year-old Nissan Pathfinders, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    29.8%
    Advisory: 398Fail: 124 (24% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.8%
    Advisory: 272Fail: 31 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    18.5%
    Advisory: 196Fail: 66 (25% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    15.9%
    Advisory: 163Fail: 3 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    12.8%
    Advisory: 92Fail: 47 (34% of the times it was found)

Based on 963 MOT tests on 18-year-old Nissan Pathfinders, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Nissan Pathfinders notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension32%
  2. Body & structure + Suspension31%
  3. Other + Suspension29%
  4. Lighting + Suspension26%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 680 MOT tests on Nissan Pathfinder cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan Pathfinder.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

8 recalls in all

All 8 Nissan Pathfinder recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 7 more

Top concerns

  • Ball joint may disconnect
  • Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly
  • Seat belts may not perform as expected

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.8%
    Dangerous
    7.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 22.5%, against 34.5% for the Nissan Pathfinder, both built around 2007.

    2,432 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz ML

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.4%
    Dangerous
    6.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.1%

    Lower fail rate: 24.6%, against 34.5% for the Nissan Pathfinder, both built around 2007.

    1,827 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.9%

    Lower fail rate: 24.9%, against 34.5% for the Nissan Pathfinder, both built around 2007.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,103 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Land Rover Defender

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    5.2%

    Lower fail rate: 25.8%, against 34.5% for the Nissan Pathfinder, both built around 2007.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,784 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Nissan Pathfinder across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 963 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Nissan Pathfinder ever sold: 6,409 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 963 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.