2008 ISUZU RODEO DENVER D/C2.5L Diesel

The Isuzu Rodeo passed its most recent MOT on 5 April 2022 at 222,555 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The vehicle has not been submitted for an MOT since, leaving its roadworthiness unverified for over four years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The recorded mileage shows an unusually flat pattern for an 18-year-old vehicle. Between the failed test on 23 March 2022 at 222,377 miles and the pass on 5 April 2022 at 222,555 miles, the vehicle covered only 178 miles. Across its life the average of roughly 12,364 miles per year is high for the age, yet the final two entries suggest the truck was barely used in its last active months. The sparse history, with just one failure and one pass twelve days apart and no further tests, gives no visibility of wear progression on consumables or mechanical systems beyond early 2022. The March 2022 failure at 222,377 miles listed no defects, which points to an administrative or unrecorded reason for the reject rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still treat the four-year test gap as the primary risk. Without a current MOT, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion on the chassis and sills of this high-mileage pickup remain unassessed. Given the age and 222,555 miles, in-person inspection should prioritise drivetrain condition, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, and any undertray or floor pan rust. The previous owner's pattern of minimal use near the end of the record offers no evidence of neglect, but the absence of recent testing means all roadworthiness claims now rest on a fresh examination.