2014 TOYOTA HILUX ICON D-4D 4X4 DCB2.5L DIESEL

The 2014 Toyota Hilux Icon D-4D presents a stable and reassuring maintenance profile through its MOT record. The most recent test on 18 November 2025 at 127,898 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that mirrors the outcome of every recorded test in this history. The vehicle has not failed an MOT in the supplied data, and no advisories or defects have been logged across multiple consecutive tests. This pattern indicates consistent baseline maintenance rather than reactive repairs after repeated failures. Mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a working double-cab pick-up of this age. The vehicle has covered roughly 10,658 miles per year on average, climbing from approximately 120,071 miles in November 2023 to 127,898 miles by November 2025, an increase of around 7,827 miles over two years. The gap between the October 2025 failure at 127,817 miles and the November 2025 pass at 127,898 miles is only 81 miles, suggesting a swift retest likely for an administrative or minor issue rather than a significant mechanical fault, given no defects were recorded on either occasion. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Hilux D-4D is prone to corrosion on the chassis, rear cross-member, and around the rear spring mounts, particularly if used for towing or commercial work. Check the underside for surface rust or any signs of structural weakening, and inspect the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear consistent with the mileage. Examine the braking system closely, including disc thickness, pad wear, and caliper operation, as binding or uneven wear can develop between MOT intervals without triggering a failure. The 2.5-litre D-4D diesel engine should be assessed for oil leaks around the turbocharger housing and rocker cover gasket, and the exhaust system inspected for corrosion or blowing joints. Test the four-wheel-drive system, including the front hubs and transfer case operation, as these are often overlooked during standard servicing. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection, particularly on a vehicle likely to have worked hard for its living.