2022 Isuzu D-MAX DL40 1.9L Diesel · RN21 JNS

The vehicle shows an improving but inconsistent maintenance trend following a significant failure in March 2025. While the most recent test on 26 August 2025 resulted in a pass, the record shows a recurring issue with front brake pads wearing thin, which was flagged in both the April 2025 pass and the August 2025 pass. The failure in March 2025 was extensive, involving multiple safety-critical components, but subsequent tests suggest the owner has addressed the more severe mechanical and structural defects. The recorded mileage of 20,324 miles at the August 2025 test indicates a low-use pattern for a 2022 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,081 miles per year. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial or long-distance motorway use. However, the heavy list of failures in March 2025 at 20,274 miles—occurring within a very short window of the subsequent tests—suggests that while the vehicle is driven infrequently, it may have been neglected or subject to sudden deterioration. A prospective buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension and chassis. The March 2025 failure highlighted a fractured nearside rear leaf spring, a worn lower suspension bush, and corrosion on the offside rear body component. Although these were passed in later tests, the presence of structural corrosion and leaf spring damage on a low-mileage vehicle warrants a thorough check for any residual rust or signs of improper repair. The tester also noted multiple tyres with cuts reaching the ply or cords during the March test, so the current condition of all four tyres must be verified. Finally, the recurring advisory regarding thin front brake pads indicates that consumable maintenance is not being performed proactively. The March 2025 failure also included an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light and a faulty windscreen wiper, which were resolved by the April test. Given the history of multiple simultaneous failures, a buyer should verify that the engine management system is fully functional and that all electrical components, including the rear fog lamp which caused a failure in August 2025, are operating correctly.