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Nissan Patrol MOT pass rate and common problems

75.7% of Nissan Patrols passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,013 first tests): 69.8% at the first attempt and 5.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 24% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 76.2 (95% CI 69.3–83.5; 100 = normal).

Nissan Patrol at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate75.7%incl. 5.9% fixed at the test centre20241013
Passed at the first attempt69.8%all first tests20241013
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 69.3–83.5)76.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 232 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241013
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure19.6per 10015.1 same-age2019–20247898
Dangerous defects12.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20247898
Advisory items200.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20247898
strip · Nissan Patrol · MOT Risk Index · 76.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan Patrol. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 232 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 179 and 295 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan Patrol index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank232of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241013
Best rank within its 95% interval179rankother models held where they are20241013
Worst rank within its 95% interval295rankother models held where they are20241013

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 71.0 to 76.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Nissan Patrol MOT, and how often?

Nissan Patrol MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 25.9 per 100 tests, against 36.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 7,898).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 25.9 vs 36.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.9per 10036.72019–20242042
Suspension25.6per 10029.42019–20242022
Brakes25.2per 10023.32019–20241987
Body, chassis, structure19.6per 10015.12019–20241551
Visibility11.5per 10012.42019–2024906
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.9per 1003.42019–2024469

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,898 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Patrol's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan Patrol advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: brakes advisories became a fail at the next MOT 16.8% of the time.

funnel · Nissan Patrol · Brakes · 16.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 16.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes16.8% next failmedian model2019–20241599
Suspension15.6% next failmedian model2019–20242081
Body, chassis, structure15.2% next failmedian model2019–2024921
Noise, emissions and leaks5.1% next failmedian model2019–2024927
Tyres3.4% next failmedian model2019–2024621

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan Patrol got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan Patrol MOTs flag suspension most: 71.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 7,898).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Suspension · 71.6 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension71.6per 10026.22019–20245654
Brakes47.7per 10034.72019–20243765
Body, chassis, structure26per 1004.62019–20242056
Noise, emissions and leaks17.7per 1005.22019–20241398
Tyres17.2per 10039.72019–20241362
Non-component advisories6.7per 1007.82019–2024529

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,898 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan Patrol?

For Nissan Patrols aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 16.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,054).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 40 cars) · 15 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 40 cars)15% next fail2019–202440
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 40 cars)15% next fail2019–202440
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 40 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 255 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024255
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 255 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024255
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 255 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024255
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 255 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024255
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 255 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024255
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)14.1% next fail2019–2024299
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)13.4% next fail2019–2024299
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024299
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024299
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024299
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024299
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 299 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024299
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)15.9% next fail2019–2024295
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)13.6% next fail2019–2024295
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024295
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)10.8% next fail2019–2024295
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)6.4% next fail2019–2024295
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024295
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024295
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 295 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–2024896
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–2024896
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024896
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024896
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024896
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024896
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024896
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024896
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024896
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–2024981
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.7% next fail2019–2024981
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–2024981
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–2024981
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–2024981
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–2024981
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–2024981
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–2024981
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024981
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024981
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–2024981
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.5% next fail2019–20241054
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.4% next fail2019–20241054
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.7% next fail2019–20241054
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20241054
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20241054
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20241054
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20241054
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20241054
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20241054
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241054
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241054
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–2024763
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024763
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–2024763
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–2024763
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–2024763
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–2024763
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–2024763
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024763
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024763
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–2024649
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–2024649
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–2024649
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–2024649
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–2024649
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–2024649
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–2024649
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–2024649
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024649
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024649
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–2024702
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail15.1% next fail2019–2024702
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–2024702
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–2024702
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–2024702
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–2024702
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–2024702
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–2024702
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–2024702
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–2024702

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan Patrol get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan Patrol gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 100.1 major and 13.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan Patrol · Dangerous defects · 12.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.6per 10011.22019–20247898

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,898 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Patrol still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan Patrol go from 37.2% at age 17 (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 24.4–52.1%) to 36.9% at age 19 (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 29.1–45.5%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 29.1–45.5%) (2024, n = 1,013).

line · Nissan Patrol · Age 17 (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 24.4–52.1%) · 37.2 vs 43.1 · 2024
Age 17 (rough esti: 37.2. Age 19 (rough esti: 36.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 24.4–52.1%)37.2% failed first time43.1202443
Age 18 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 28.2–53.9%)40.4% failed first time43.9202452
Age 19 (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 29.1–45.5%)36.9% failed first time43.52024130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan Patrol compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 8 ages shown, Nissan Patrols fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail more often: 40% against 34.6% (2024, n = 365).

line · Nissan Patrol · Age 13 · 32.2 vs 32.6 · 2024
Age 13: 32.2. Age 20: 32.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1332.2% fail32.62024183
Age 1440% fail34.62024365
Age 1532.6% fail36.02024623
Age 1634.9% fail37.12024727
Age 1737.3% fail37.52024761
Age 1837.2% fail37.82024752
Age 1934.8% fail37.52024739
Age 2032.5% fail37.02024636

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Patrol MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan Patrol MOT: about £120 (up to about £228 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,013).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan Patrol · Expected repair bill · 120.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill120.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1013
Estimated range lower120.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1013
Estimated range upper228.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1013
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)46.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1013
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)37.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1013
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)36.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1013

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Patrol more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Nissan Patrol and 6 as often or more. The Nissan Patrol has an MOT Risk Index of 76.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,013).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Nissan Patrol (this model) · 76.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Patrol (this model)76.2index100 = normal20241013
Honda Odyssey74.2index76.22024680
Chrysler 30074.3index76.220241534
Mercedes-Benz R-Class78.7index76.220242065
Chrysler Crossfire79.4index76.220241930
Vauxhall Omega86index76.220241080
Audi SQ786.7index76.220241096
Jeep Grand Cherokee83.8index76.220241532
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mazda RX-877.4index76.220242921

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Patrol normally do?

Nissan Patrol: Age 17 median (rough estimate) is 90725 miles (2024).

line · Nissan Patrol · Age 17 median (rough estimate) · 90725 vs baseline · 2024
Age 17 median (rou: 90725. Age 19 P75 (rough : 142225. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 median (rough estimate)90725miles202443
Age 18 median (rough estimate)112313miles202452
Age 19 median (rough estimate)113966miles2024130
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)81405miles2024130
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)142225miles2024130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan Patrol MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 25.4% of Nissan Patrols with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 35.5% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 328). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Nissan Patrol · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 16.3–37.3%) · 25.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 16.3–37.3%)25.4% failed first time202463
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 23.2–37.8%)30% failed first time2024150
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 25.6–37.4%)31.2% failed first time2024234
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 30–41.4%)35.5% failed first time2024265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Patrol last?

67.8% of Nissan Patrols tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 25.8% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 5,329).

line · Nissan Patrol · 100,000 miles · 67.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 67.8. 200,000 miles (rou: 6.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles67.8% of tested cars20245329
150,000 miles25.8% of tested cars20242027
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 5.8–6.9%)6.3% of tested cars2024497

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Patrol driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan Patrol index is 79.5, against 82.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,013).

slope · Nissan Patrol · Age and mileage adjusted index · 79.5 vs 82.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 82.9 vs 79.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index79.5index82.92019–20241013

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Patrol engine is best?

No Nissan Patrol engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,013).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 99.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre99.5index vs model norm100 = model average20247220
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 96.6–126.5)111.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024387

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan Patrol fail its MOT most?

Nissan Patrol fails first-time MOTs most in Southampton (SO): 50.9% against 34.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 106).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 41.6–60.3%) · 50.9 vs 30.2 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 41.6–60.3%)50.9% fail first time30.22024106
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 39.5–57.2%)48.3% fail first time30.22024118
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 35.2–50.5%)42.7% fail first time30.22024157
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 12.0–24.2%)17.2% fail first time30.22024145
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 12.5–26.7%)18.6% fail first time30.22024113
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 16.8–32.7%)23.9% fail first time30.22024109
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 32.7–51.4%)41.8% fail first time30.22024103
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 32.9–49.9%)41.1% fail first time30.22024124
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 32.9–48.4%)40.4% fail first time30.22024151
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 32.0–47.7%)39.6% fail first time30.22024144
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 30.4–47.9%)38.8% fail first time30.22024116
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 30.1–47.3%)38.3% fail first time30.22024120
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 28.5–46.4%)37.0% fail first time30.22024108
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 30.0–43.5%)36.5% fail first time30.22024192
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 28.6–45.0%)36.4% fail first time30.22024129
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 28.2–44.4%)35.9% fail first time30.22024131
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 27.2–44.4%)35.3% fail first time30.22024116
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 28.2–43.1%)35.3% fail first time30.22024153
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 26.5–44.4%)34.9% fail first time30.22024106
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 26.8–43.7%)34.8% fail first time30.22024118
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 26.2–44.2%)34.6% fail first time30.22024104
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 25.9–43.8%)34.3% fail first time30.22024105
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 25.9–39.9%)32.5% fail first time30.22024169
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 25.2–40.5%)32.4% fail first time30.22024142
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 23.7–39.4%)31.0% fail first time30.22024129
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 22.1–39.5%)30.1% fail first time30.22024103
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 23.0–38.0%)30% fail first time30.22024140

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan Patrol rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan Patrol MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.4 times the national rate: 2.57% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 748).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan Patrol · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers748

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan Patrol ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.9% of Nissan Patrols tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan Patrol · Likely compliant · 0.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.9% estimate20241013

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan Patrol?

Of failed Nissan Patrol MOTs, 19.6% were retested the same day and a further 68.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 1,473).

bar · Nissan Patrol · Same-day retest · 19.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest19.6%failed initial tests2019–20241473
Retest within 10 days68.7%failed initial tests2019–20241473
Clean MOT streak27.5%observed chains2019–20241396
Repeat advisory44.4%observed chains2019–20241396
Decreasing odometer5.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241625

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan Patrol?

Nissan Patrols aged 13 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 35.5% of tests, against 33.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 121).

bullet · Nissan Patrol · Low-use first-time failure · 35.5 vs 33.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 35.5 vs 33.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure35.5%33.42019–2024121
Low-use gap2.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024121

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan Patrol fails, does it fail again?

32.9% of Nissan Patrols that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 26.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 878). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 33.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan Patrol · Repeat after fail · 32.9 vs 26.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.9 vs 26.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.9%26.62019–2024878

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Patrol faults come together?

On Nissan Patrols, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and tyres failures turn up together 5.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 23).

Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 3.2–7.6)5.1liftexpected joint rate202423
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.7)4.8liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.8)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024115
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.2)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024117
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202450
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.1)4.0liftexpected joint rate202422
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.7)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024142
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.7)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024137
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.7)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024125
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024151
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate202440
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202425
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024354
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.8)3.7liftexpected joint rate202458
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.7)3.7liftexpected joint rate202465
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate202423
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024323
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate202497
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024419
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024127
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024136
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024117
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024439
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024339
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024446
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202497
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202429
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202482
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024109
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.0)3liftexpected joint rate202448
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024289
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024188
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.7)2.6liftexpected joint rate202431
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate202471
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024228
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202458
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024215
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Nissan Patrol had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns matched to the Nissan Patrol; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched8campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1013

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Nissan Patrol fail inspections in other countries too?

In Norway, 46.3% of Nissan Patrols failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 624 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Nissan Patrol · Norway · 46.3 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 46.3 vs 33.7. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway46.3% failed33.72024 by country624

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Nissan Patrol MOT matter?

Nissan Patrols fail first time most in May (39.1%, against 28.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (28.7%) (2024, n = 1,013).

line · Nissan Patrol · January · 34.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 34.0. December: 28.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Patrol: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January34.0% fail first time31.12024748
February33.2% fail first time30.02024710
March35.5% fail first time28.32024709
April38.5% fail first time29.82024507
May39.1% fail first time28.82024524
June35.3% fail first time28.12024566
July32.3% fail first time29.32024641
August32.2% fail first time29.22024597
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September35.4% fail first time28.22024604
October34.4% fail first time30.32024732
November33.3% fail first time30.62024873
December28.7% fail first time29.32024687

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Nissan Patrol? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,013 initial Nissan Patrol tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,013 initial Nissan Patrol tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,013 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan Patrol MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-patrol/

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Nissan Patrol MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan Patrol first-time MOT pass rate?

69.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,013 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,013 primary tests: 30.21% failed first time and 75.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 76.2 is shown separately.