Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Nissan Patrol?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Nissan Patrol?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Nissan Patrol?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Nissan Patrol vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Nissan Patrol reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2006 Nissan Patrol has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Patrol?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Nissan Patrol are: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (68.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (62.9% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (49.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Nissan Patrol?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Patrol (2006)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2006 Nissan Patrol

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2006 Nissan Patrol. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Nissan Patrol's 81.1% first-time pass rate sits just above the UK average, but the real concern is that nearly one in five owners will encounter a dangerous defect during ownership—well above the typical threshold. This is a robust diesel workhorse, and the fuel type consistency across the cohort means you're looking at diesel-specific reliability expectations across the board.

At 70,805 miles median, these Patrols show moderate wear for their age, and the 2.81 average failures per test suggest structural issues rather than one-off problems. Before committing to purchase, invest in a pre-sale inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and cooling systems—the 20.7 advisories per vehicle hint at the kind of gradual deterioration that catches diesel SUV owners off-guard.

We have limited data for the 2006 Nissan Patrol — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.81

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

71k

Middle half: 46k–92k

For context

These stats describe 151 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 151 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 68.1%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 49.3%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Brake wear 35.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 33.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Before you buy a 2006 Nissan Patrol

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	149	81.1%	2.85

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Nissan Patrol 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.

70,805

typical

45,742

low mileage

91,735

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Nissan Patrol vehicles fall between 45,742 and 91,735 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 45,742 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 45,742–91,735 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Nissan Patrols sit.

⚠ Over 123,842 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Nissan Patrol — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2006 Nissan Patrols are still active.

52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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.

MOT History Averages

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.81

Avg failures per vehicle

20.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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