2021 DACIA DUSTER SE TWENTY TCE 4X21.3L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 March 2026 at 36,812 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the strongest possible outcome and indicates the car met all DVSA safety and emissions standards on the most recent test. The preceding 2025 cycle shows a minor dip in upkeep, but the faults were cosmetic and regulatory rather than structural or mechanical. The annual mileage of roughly 7,362 miles is entirely typical for a five-year-old Dacia Duster, suggesting regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or extreme short-trip abuse. The progression from 21,094 miles in March 2024 to 26,132 miles in April 2025 and then to 36,812 miles by March 2026 reveals a noticeable acceleration in the final twelve months, jumping over 10,000 miles in that period. That step-up is not alarming, but it does mean consumable wear items such as brake pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are likely seeing higher loading than the earlier years suggest. The 2025 test cycle flags two issues worth noting. Both headlamps were aimed too high, a condition that can indicate suspension sag, uneven loading, or simply neglected adjustment after bulb replacement. The spare tyre was also recorded as defective and obviously under inflated, pointing to a lapse in basic boot-area checks. Neither defect recurred in 2026, so they appear to have been corrected, but a buyer should still physically verify headlamp aim against a flat surface and confirm the spare tyre holds pressure before purchase. Beyond the recorded advisories, the Duster's torsion beam rear suspension and front MacPherson struts should be inspected for bush wear and dampers, particularly given the higher recent mileage. Check the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear, examine the underside for corrosion around the subframe and sills, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain stable under load. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but a short test drive over rough surfaces will reveal whether the chassis still feels tight or if the increased annual mileage has started to loosen things up.