2011 Isuzu TF Rodeo DEN MAX + TD D/C 3.0L Diesel · ML61 WBG

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 27 January 2026 at 129,622 miles, which remains valid until late January 2027. The maintenance trend is mixed, showing a pattern of recurring mechanical wear rather than consistent preventative upkeep. The most recent test passed with several advisories, including a corroded brake pipe, general underbody corrosion, and worn prop shaft joints, indicating that while the vehicle remains legally roadworthy, deferred maintenance is accumulating. The November 2024 failure was notably severe, with a fractured nearside rear leaf spring main leaf, a leaking brake pipe connection, and a binding rear brake caliper. Although these were rectified for the December 2024 retest, the underlying pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. Between November 2023 at 118,825 miles and December 2024 at 123,210 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 4,385 miles in thirteen months. From December 2024 to the January 2026 test at 129,622 miles, it accumulated 6,412 miles over roughly thirteen months, indicating a slight uptick in usage. There are no glaring gaps in the mileage record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or clocking concerns. The annual average of roughly 8,600 miles sits within normal parameters for a working pick-up of this type. A buyer should pay close attention to the underside and braking system during any physical inspection. The January 2026 advisory for a corroded brake pipe and general underbody corrosion, combined with the November 2024 failure for an excessively corroded front-to-rear brake pipe and a leaking hydraulic connection, points to ongoing corrosion management issues. The repeated appearance of worn prop shaft universal joints across multiple tests suggests driveline wear that may require attention in the near term. Suspension components also warrant scrutiny. The fractured leaf spring main leaf identified in November 2024 was a serious structural failure, and while replaced, the condition of the remaining springs, bushes, and linkages should be verified. The recurring advisories for anti-roll bar linkage ball joint wear and deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers further indicate that front-end components are approaching the end of their service life. Tyre wear appearing repeatedly on the nearside rear, often on the inner edge, suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that have not been permanently resolved.