2013 Chevrolet Orlando 2.0L Diesel · AF13 CVB

The 2013 Chevrolet Orlando passed its most recent MOT on 15 October 2025 at 183,779 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern best described as reactive rather than proactive. The tester flagged an oil leak, though not excessive, under item 8.4.1 (a) (i) — the same advisory that appeared in the December 2023 test at 180,101 miles. This oil leak has persisted across at least two tests spanning nearly two years, suggesting it has not been rectified. The overall trend is stable in the sense that the vehicle continues to pass, but the unresolved oil leak and recurring tyre condition issues point to an owner addressing failures only at test time rather than maintaining the car consistently between intervals. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between the failed test on 28 November 2024 and the retest on 2 December 2024, the odometer remained static at 181,827 miles, confirming the vehicle sat unused for that short period. From the December 2023 test at 180,101 miles to the November 2024 test at 181,827 miles, the Orlando covered just 1,726 miles over nearly a full year. Yet by October 2025, the mileage had climbed to 183,779 — an increase of 1,952 miles in roughly ten months. The annualised rate sits around 14,137 miles per year across its thirteen-year life, which is notably high for a family MPV of this age. That kind of sustained mileage places accelerated wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust components, all of which a buyer should treat as suspect regardless of the pass certificate. The November 2024 failure is the most revealing entry in this history. The tester identified a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber under item 5.3.2 (b), alongside perishing on both the offside rear and offside front tyres. The shock absorber fault was rectified before the retest five days later, but the tyre condition advisories reappeared in the December 2024 pass. Perishing on multiple tyres at the same time often indicates age-related deterioration rather than simple wear, raising the question of whether the tyres are original or near-original rubber that has simply degraded over time. A buyer should carefully inspect all four sidewalls for cracking, check the date codes, and budget for a full set if the tyres are more than five years old. Beyond the documented faults, the persistent oil leak warrants closer investigation. It could stem from a minor gasket seep or a more significant issue such as a failing rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing seal, or crankshaft oil seal. At 183,779 miles, the engine and transmission mounts, along with the exhaust system and its flexible joints, deserve a thorough underside inspection. The front brake pads were below 1.5 mm in December 2023, meaning the braking system has seen heavy use. A buyer should check disc thickness, caliper slide pins for free movement, and whether the handbrake mechanism is functioning correctly, as binding rear brakes are a common failure point on this platform at higher mileages.