2000 Nissan Patrol — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Nissan Patrol passed 76.3% of its 334 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 24.9% of the time, so this is 1.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.2% of tests against 12.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, integral vehicle structure condition and chassis condition — position lamp alone was recorded 31 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 25.0% of 90-120k cars fail, rising to 29.7% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 40.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 26.5% in 2021 to 18.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.3% | 41 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.1% | 37 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 31 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 28 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 27 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 26 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 21 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 20 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 40.4% | 135 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.0% | 97 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 24.3% | 81 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 58 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.4% | 38 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.9% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 88 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 111 | 20.7% |
| 150k+ | 91 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 26.5% |
| 2022 | 77 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 70 | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 61 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 43 | 18.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Patrol
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Nissan Patrols pass their MOT?
76.3% of the 334 2000 Nissan Patrol MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Nissan Patrol?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.2% of tests, followed by suspension (12.3%).
Does the 2000 Patrol get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 90-120k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 334 MOT tests. 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.