Pass rate, every year
78.8% Around average
2,381 tests across 9 model years, 2000–2008.
−2.2 pts vs the national average
Nissan Patrol MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2006 81.0%
The strongest of the 9 years on record. See the 2006 page →
Worst year to buy
2007 76.6%
4.4 points below the 2006 peak. See the 2007 page →
The Nissan Patrol MOT pass rate is 78.8%, −2.2 percentage points below the UK average. That is 2,381 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2000 and 2008. This page lists the most common Nissan Patrol MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Nissan Patrol MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Nissan Patrol passed on its first attempt in 75.5%, and its overall record sits −2.2 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Nissan Patrol in the 2023–2025 data: 2,381 tests across 9 model years (2000–2008). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 2,381 |
| Overall pass rate | 78.8% |
| Passed on first attempt | 75.5% |
| Average mileage at test | 121,505 mi |
| Model years covered | 2000–2008 (9 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −2.2 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Nissan Patrol MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Nissan Patrol, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28% |
| Visibility | 19% |
| Brakes | 19% |
| Suspension | 19% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10% |
| Steering | 3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2% |
Shares are over the Nissan Patrol's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 28% of the recorded Nissan Patrol failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Position lamp not working" (2.6%), "Headlamp lens slightly defective" (1.6%), "Stop lamp not working" (1.4%) among the Nissan Patrol's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Visibility
Around 19% of the recorded Nissan Patrol failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (3.9%), "Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively" (0.6%), "Wipers blade defective" (0.3%) among the Nissan Patrol's visibility faults.
Brakes
Around 19% of the recorded Nissan Patrol failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded" (2.8%), "Service brake performance efficiency below requirements" (1.0%), "Service brake imbalance across an axle" (0.3%) among the Nissan Patrol's brakes faults.
Top Recorded Nissan Patrol DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Nissan Patrol, each with how many of the model's 2,381 tests it was noted on.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 94 Nissan Patrol tests, 3.9% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded" (Major) — noted on about 67 Nissan Patrol tests, 2.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Position lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 62 Nissan Patrol tests, 2.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Chassis condition or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting" (Major) — noted on about 53 Nissan Patrol tests, 2.2% of the model's MOT record.
- "Wheel bearings has excessive play" (Major) — noted on about 48 Nissan Patrol tests, 2.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 38 Nissan Patrol tests, 1.6% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Nissan Patrol Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Nissan Patrol model year on record is 2006 (81.0% across 200 tests), and the weakest is 2007 (76.6%). The gap between them is 4.4 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Patrol | 100 | 79.0% |
| 2007 Patrol | 167 | 76.6% |
| 2006 Patrol | 200 | 81.0% |
| 2005 Patrol | 428 | 78.0% |
| 2004 Patrol | 678 | 78.9% |
| 2003 Patrol | 292 | 80.1% |
| 2002 Patrol | 226 | 77.9% |
| 2001 Patrol | 117 | 78.6% |
| 2000 Patrol | 173 | 78.6% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Nissan Patrol Owners
These checks follow this Nissan Patrol's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Nissan Patrol.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
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the brake pipes — “rigid brake pipes excessively corroded”
Brake pipes run under the car, usually in front of the rear wheels. Flaking or crusty metal is what fails; a light dusting of surface rust does not. Worth asking a garage to look while it is on a ramp.
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the lights — “position lamp not working”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Nissan Patrol. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Nissan Patrol MOT & Reliability
What is the Nissan Patrol MOT pass rate?
78.8% of the 2,381 recorded Nissan Patrol MOT tests ended in a pass, −2.2 percentage points below the national average. 75.5% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Nissan Patrol model years pass the MOT most often?
2006 is the strongest Nissan Patrol year on record at 81.0%, while 2007 is the weakest at 76.6%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Nissan Patrol MOT failures?
The most recorded Nissan Patrol failures are "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" and "Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded" — together around 7% of tests, mostly in the Visibility section.