2007 Nissan Patrol — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Nissan Patrol passed 77.4% of its 301 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.1 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.6% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and washers — position lamp alone was recorded 24 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 25.0% versus 12.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.5% in 2021 to 20.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 47 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 29 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 14 |
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 | 24 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 21 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Wheel bearings | 13 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 13 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
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 | 39.5% | 119 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.2% | 88 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 21.9% | 66 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.6% | 38 |
| 5 | Visibility | 11.0% | 33 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 39 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 72 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 45 | 17.8% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | 22.5% |
| 2022 | 61 | 19.7% |
| 2023 | 64 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 29.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Patrol
On a 2007 Patrol, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.3% 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.
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 2007 Nissan Patrols pass their MOT?
77.4% of the 301 2007 Nissan Patrol MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Nissan Patrol?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by brakes (9.6%).
Does the 2007 Patrol get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 30-60k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 301 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.