Nissan Pathfinder (2013)
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
CarHunch analysed 432 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 432 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder's 76.5% first-time pass rate sits below the UK average of 80%, signalling moderately below-average reliability—but the real concern is that 48.1% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection. The diesel engines (which account for the vast majority of this cohort) show a pass rate of 76.2%, offering little variance from the overall figure.
At 72,690 miles average, these eight-year-old Pathfinders have covered a reasonable distance without excessive wear, yet owners can expect an average of 3.2 failures and 17.1 advisories per test—indicating persistent mechanical niggles rather than catastrophic breakdown. Before committing, have any prospective purchase independently examined by a diesel specialist, with particular focus on suspension, braking, and emissions systems where larger SUVs commonly run into trouble.
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has a decent first-time pass rate (76.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 432 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 432 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.
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Before you buy a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Based on MOT data from 432 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (97%) | 419 | 76.2% | 3.28 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 11,756 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles fall between 55,595 and 86,767 miles.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder — Still on the Road
Most 2013 Nissan Pathfinders are still being driven.
Strong survival — 354 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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