2008 Iveco Daily 35S12 LWB 2.3L Diesel · MX08 AKV

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate through to mid-2026, having passed cleanly on 1 July 2025 at 310,565 miles. The pattern in the recent record shows a consistent improvement: the June 2023 failure and June 2024 failure were both rectified within days and followed by clean passes. No advisories or defects have been recorded at any test in this history. That indicates a stable, well-maintained vehicle despite its high mileage. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 17,250 miles per year, which is high for an 18-year-old light commercial. The jumps between tests are steady, around 4,800 to 5,100 miles per year in the last two intervals, with no long periods of standing. Between the 2023 pass and the 2024 pass, the van covered about 5,150 miles in twelve months. Between 2024 and 2025, it covered about 1,630 miles, which is a notable reduction in use and suggests it may now be working less. The absence of recorded defects is encouraging, but a clean MOT history at this mileage should not be mistaken for a guarantee of mechanical freshness. The two recent failures both cleared without listed reasons, which limits what can be inferred. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear, and check the brake discs and pads for lip wear and scoring. Binding callipers can show up as hot wheels or uneven pad wear. Look underneath for corrosion on the chassis rails, outriggers, and cab step mounts, since Iveco Dailys of this era are prone to structural rust in those areas. The engine and gearbox should be checked for oil leaks around the rocker cover and rear main seal, and the cooling system pressure-tested. A vehicle at 310,000 miles will have significant wear on the drivetrain, so a road test covering low-speed turning, braking from speed, and a motorway run is essential. A clean paper trail is useful, but it does not replace a hands-on inspection.