Nissan Navara: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 11.0% of Nissan Navara MOT tests — 47,590 tests out of 432,244. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 501 | 17.8% |
| 2002 | 890 | 17.0% |
| 2003 | 2,640 | 15.6% |
| 2004 | 6,649 | 16.2% |
| 2005 | 10,972 | 17.2% |
| 2006 | 15,499 | 17.3% |
| 2007 | 17,654 | 17.8% |
| 2008 | 13,565 | 18.0% |
| 2009 | 13,518 | 18.5% |
| 2010 | 13,528 | 17.3% |
| 2011 | 27,615 | 15.3% |
| 2012 | 22,745 | 15.9% |
| 2013 | 22,679 | 13.8% |
| 2014 | 22,892 | 14.2% |
| 2015 | 24,871 | 12.4% |
| 2016 | 46,666 | 7.7% |
| 2017 | 54,959 | 6.9% |
| 2018 | 48,446 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 35,134 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 14,970 | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 15,564 | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.