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Nissan Navara

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,488 cc

LR08 RAUMOT history

LR08 RAU is a black diesel Nissan Navara first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

LR08 RAU black Nissan Navara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Navara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
87,522 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Navara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 RAU was last recorded at 87,522 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 5,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,471 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,051 miles
Average per year
3,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,522 miles
  • 2024 – 82,471 miles
  • 2023 – 78,967 miles
  • 2022 – 74,443 miles
  • 2021 – 72,170 miles
  • 2019 – 67,847 miles
  • 2018 – 62,902 miles
  • 2017 – 59,214 miles
  • 2016 – 53,358 miles
  • 2015 – 52,142 miles
  • 2014 – 49,998 miles
  • 2013 – 44,974 miles
  • 2012 – 37,622 miles
  • 2011 – 31,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,522 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,522 miles (+5,051)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    392994880888
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,471 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    758186061934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,416 miles (+3,449)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    503238471867
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas corroded covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/all body mount areas corroded/covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass78,967 miles (+354)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    349399549135
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail78,613 miles (+4,170)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    936381148937
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass74,443 miles (+2,273)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    453341345125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis

  7. Pass72,170 miles (+44)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    185058216200
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail72,126 miles (+4,279)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    559422709146
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both NS & OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass67,847 miles (+4,945)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    762374624234
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,902 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    890001699572
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s at spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass59,214 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    389852241875
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear chassis

  12. Pass55,524 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    513914624502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,358 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,358 miles
    Test number
    619365343503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,142 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    136129865061
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass52,142 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    767949665090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    659456964026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,998 miles (+5,024)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    849685864093
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass44,974 miles (+7,352)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    929836763096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front shock bushes starting to seperate.
    • NoteCuts in o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 4mm o/s/f tyre on 2mm.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 4mm n/s/r tyre on 4mm.

  19. Pass37,622 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    705604672092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    678337441041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RAU

Does LR08 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 RAU expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RAU?
The MOT on LR08 RAU expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 RAU done?
LR08 RAU was recorded at 87,522 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 3,919 miles a year.
Has LR08 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 RAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 RAU find?
LR08 RAU failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger 2 sides, and 1 more.

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