Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Nissan Patrol vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% 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 2007 Nissan Patrol reliable?

Based on MOT data from 113 vehicles, the 2007 Nissan Patrol has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Patrol?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Nissan Patrol are: Oil leak, but not excessive (59.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (58% of vehicles), Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (55% 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 2007 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 (2007)

113 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78% first-time pass rate

2007 Nissan Patrol

CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2007 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 2007 Nissan Patrol falls just shy of the UK average with a 78% first-time pass rate, and nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significantly higher-than-normal concern for safety-critical failures. This is a vehicle that demands careful pre-purchase inspection and regular maintenance to stay roadworthy.

At 77,792 miles average, these Patrols are relatively high-mileage examples for their age, yet they average 20 advisories per test, suggesting wear and minor issues accumulate steadily rather than catastrophic failures. Budget for three failures per MOT cycle on average, and have any used example thoroughly checked for suspension, brake, and lighting defects before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 2007 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

78%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 12.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 49k–94k

For context

These stats describe 113 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 113 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 59.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Suspension & steering 58%

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

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

Brake wear 33.1%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Tyre wear 17.8%

Nearside 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 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 113 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.2% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 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.

70,000

typical

49,004

low mileage

94,143

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Nissan Patrol vehicles fall between 49,004 and 94,143 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,004 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.

✓ 49,004–94,143 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Nissan Patrols sit.

⚠ Over 127,093 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Nissan Patrol — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 51% of 2007 Nissan Patrols are still active.

40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% 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

12.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

20.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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