2013 GARDNER DOUGLAS 6.3L Petrol

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend in its recent history. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2025 at 6,290 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This follows a clean result from July 2024 at 5,351 miles, indicating that the previous mechanical concerns have been addressed or the components have since settled. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging fewer than five hundred miles per year recently. There is a significant data gap and discrepancy between the May 2019 test at 52,422 miles and the July 2024 test at 5,351 miles. This drop of over 47,000 miles suggests the vehicle was either stored for long periods or underwent odometer intervention. Such low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the wheel bearings, which were a recurring fault during the 2018 and 2019 tests. The tester flagged slight play in multiple front and rear bearings during that period, and while the recent records are clean, the low mileage suggests these components may seize or corrode if left stationary. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, as vehicles that sit stationary frequently suffer from rust. Check the tyres for age-related cracking, as the rubber age likely exceeds its utility regardless of the remaining tread depth.