1997 DODGE (USA) DURANGO5.9L PETROL

The Dodge Durango presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 18 December 2025 at 147,092 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 13 January 2025 at 143,447 miles, 17 January 2024 at 142,582 miles, and 7 December 2022 at 141,632 miles all passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available five-year record, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Annual mileage remains low for a 1997 model, averaging roughly 5,072 miles per year against the recorded 147,092 miles. The test history reveals a 13-month gap between the November 2021 test at 140,059 miles and the December 2022 test at 141,632 miles, after which usage settled to under 1,000 miles annually. Such limited accumulation suggests extended periods of standing or light local use rather than sustained motorway driving, though the sparse early record prevents fuller assessment of pre-2021 care. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on chassis rails and underbody mounts, as the MOT record contains no advisories but a 29-year-old American SUV exposed to UK road salt is prone to hidden rust. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for perishing or binding given the low annual movement that can stiffen components through inactivity. Exhaust emissions and drivetrain seals should be verified on a cold start, since the clean MOT passes do not capture intermittent leaks or degraded rubber undetected during a static test. The absence of flagged defects reflects responsible statutory upkeep, not a substitute for a independent mechanical appraisal before purchase.