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Nissan Navara

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,488 cc

M5 VBHMOT history

M5 VBH is a blue and silver diesel Nissan Navara first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,978 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Navara
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VBH was last recorded at 102,978 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,923 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
5,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,978 miles
  • 2025 – 100,220 miles
  • 2024 – 96,988 miles
  • 2023 – 92,518 miles
  • 2020 – 87,380 miles
  • 2019 – 81,955 miles
  • 2018 – 81,509 miles
  • 2017 – 74,325 miles
  • 2016 – 65,147 miles
  • 2015 – 59,665 miles
  • 2014 – 50,143 miles
  • 2013 – 43,324 miles
  • 2012 – 33,726 miles
  • 2011 – 29,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Lower transmission pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,978 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    679057411262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail102,923 miles (+2,703)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    151474165165
    • MajorCab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Nearside and offside weakend corroded supportive poles (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Aircon gas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and offside aftermarket Led (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,220 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    694843338297
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

  4. Pass96,988 miles (+4,470)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    332440891343
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,518 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    155836107543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,380 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    767046038126
    • AdvisoryFront Lower transmission pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail87,375 miles (+5,420)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    255444123558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower transmission pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,955 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    912015880783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,509 miles (+7,184)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,509 miles
    Test number
    153193491426
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,325 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    891140602399
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail74,220 miles (+9,073)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    469927381357
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass65,147 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    490190982646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,428 miles (+4,763)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    822269679535
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass59,665 miles (+9,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    727797181991
    • AdvisoryRear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

  15. Fail50,143 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    209253374292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer de-laminated and vibrating

  16. Pass50,143 miles (+6,819)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    805723374209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer de-laminated and vibrating

  17. Pass43,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    978181293286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,322 miles (+9,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    795606373279
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass33,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    266767272232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,726 miles (+3,757)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    707617672294
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass29,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    487741291236
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about M5 VBH

Does M5 VBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VBH is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VBH?
The MOT on M5 VBH is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VBH done?
M5 VBH was recorded at 102,978 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
Has M5 VBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VBH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 VBH 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 M5 VBH find?
M5 VBH passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell pan corroded.

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