Nissan Navara: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.8% of Nissan Navara MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10,972 | 14.1% |
| 2006 | 15,499 | 12.0% |
| 2007 | 17,654 | 9.2% |
| 2008 | 13,565 | 9.3% |
| 2009 | 13,518 | 9.8% |
| 2010 | 13,528 | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 27,613 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 22,745 | 8.2% |
| 2015 | 24,871 | 6.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.