2011 Iveco Daily 35S11 MWB 2.3L Diesel · BL11 WBO

A recurring mechanical theme across this Iveco Daily's MOT record is rear anti-roll bar wear, with the same linkage and bush components flagged as worn on every inspection cycle from 2022 through 2024, suggesting a progressive deterioration of the rear stabiliser assembly that has now been recorded as a persistent advisory rather than a one-off observation. The most recent test on 12 August 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which indicates that either the bushes were replaced in the intervening months or the wear remains marginal enough to fall below the advisory threshold, though the historical pattern suggests the components remain a known weak point on this chassis. The earlier failures on 15 May 2024 and 13 October 2022 are worth noting for completeness: the 2024 test recorded a dangerous defect with all nearside stop lamps inoperative alongside the ongoing anti-roll bar advisory, while the 2022 failure centred on a major exhaust gas leak that prevented an emissions reading, both of which represent repair items addressed to secure the subsequent passes rather than unresolved structural concerns. With 231,508 miles recorded across roughly fifteen years, this Daily has averaged approximately 15,400 miles annually, a notably high accumulation rate that points to sustained commercial or heavy-duty use rather than occasional light-duty running. There is a testing gap of around eighteen months between the November 2022 pass and the May 2024 retest, which is consistent with either a period off the road following the exhaust repair or a change in operator, but the mileage bracket implied by the high annual figure places this vehicle firmly in the heavy-wear category for suspension bushes, brake components, clutch and gearbox bearings, and drivetrain mounts. High-mileage commercial vehicles of this age typically exhibit accelerated wear on steering and suspension joints, and the rear anti-roll bar advisories align with that expectation rather than suggesting an isolated fault. A prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection on the rear anti-roll bar system in particular, given its repeated appearance across multiple tests. On a physical inspection, check the rear bar bushes and drop links for cracking, splitting, or excessive lateral play by hand, and listen for clonking or rattling over uneven road surfaces which would indicate the worn bushes are now allowing unwanted movement. With high mileage, also inspect the front anti-roll bar system, which has not yet been flagged but often follows the rear in wear progression, and examine the rear leaf spring shackles and bushes for similar deterioration. On the test drive, pay close attention to brake pedal feel, as heavy commercial use commonly produces worn caliper slide pins or binding calipers leading to pulling under braking or hot wheels after driving, and listen for any knocking from the rear suspension over speed humps or rough tarmac. Given the 2022 exhaust leak failure, physically check the full exhaust system from manifold gasket to rear silencer for black soot deposits indicating active leaks, and verify that all stop lamps illuminate correctly including the nearside unit which was recorded as completely inoperative in that earlier test. Finally, confirm the operating mileage by cross-referencing service records, as the high annual rate means routine items such as timing belts, clutch wear, and gearbox oil condition will be at or approaching service intervals.