2017 Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L Diesel · AV67 BTY

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Isuzu D-Max was conducted on 15 December 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the wider test history, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable and consistently positive maintenance trend, having passed its annual roadworthiness checks on 28 December 2023, 31 December 2024, and 15 December 2025 without any noted advisories. A prior failure on 24 December 2022 was immediately followed by a pass on the same date, which strongly suggests a straightforward, retest-passed rectification rather than a recurring or structural concern. The clean sequence of recent results indicates that the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order and that any remedial work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard. Against a recorded mileage of 58,248 miles over approximately nine years, this D-Max is accruing around 6,472 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a working or leisure pickup of this age. The annual MOT cycle has been maintained consistently through December, with no unusually long gaps or infrequent testing that might suggest extended periods of standing. This relatively average usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it implies that core wear components such as the clutch, drivetrain, suspension, and braking system have experienced regular but not excessive use. Routine service intervals, particularly the timing belt replacement which is critical on diesel pickups of this generation, should be verified through the service history to ensure the recommended schedule has been observed. Given the clean MOT record and the age of the vehicle, a prospective buyer should still carry out several age- and mileage-appropriate physical inspections prior to purchase. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which can occur even on low-wear tyres due to calendar age, and the spare wheel should also be checked. Brake discs, particularly at the front where they typically wear more rapidly, should be inspected for lipping, corrosion, and any evidence of binding calipers, which is common on vehicles that have seen mixed urban and rural use. The underside of the vehicle, including the chassis rails, fuel lines, and exhaust mounting points, should be examined for any surface corrosion consistent with a working pickup, while particular attention should be paid to the condition of the leaf spring bushes and shackles, which are prone to deterioration on D-Max models of this era. Finally, attention should be directed toward items that degrade with time rather than mileage alone. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength and state of charge, as a nine-year-old original unit is unlikely to remain reliable. Coolant, brake fluid, and differential and transfer box oils should all be considered for replacement on a calendar basis, ideally every two to three years for brake fluid due to its hygroscopic nature. On the test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or tired shock absorbers, and check for any pulling under braking that might suggest warped discs or sticking calipers. Verify that the four-wheel-drive system engages smoothly and that the transfer box and differential operate without excessive noise or vibration, confirming that this well-maintained D-Max remains a sound mechanical proposition.