2003 DAF Trucks FA LF55.180 5.9L Heavy oil · CU53 HVO

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the most recent test on 25 November 2022 at 281,008 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend across the available record shows a brief period of instability in late 2022, with two prior failures on 10 October and 15 November at 277,219 and 277,213 miles respectively, both listing no defects, before the final pass eleven days later. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a worsening mechanical condition, and the overall picture is stable with no flagged advisories. The mileage pattern raises a clear anomaly against the vehicle's age. The September 2021 test shows 430,973 miles, yet by October 2022 the recorded distance had dropped to 277,219 miles, a reversal of over 153,000 miles. The most recent November 2022 entry confirms 281,008 miles. Such a discrepancy indicates either a clerical error in the DVSA record or a replacement instrument cluster or odometer during the vehicle's life. At roughly 23 years old the per-year average implied by the latest figure is modest, but the earlier reading shows this truck has seen heavy commercial use. A buyer should physically verify the odometer and inspect the drivetrain for wear consistent with high mileage, focusing on clutch operation, gearbox condition, and rear axle bearings. The clean MOT sheet means no suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion were formally noted, but the 2021 to 2022 mileage gap demands scrutiny of the chassis for fatigue and the exhaust emissions system for diesel soot loading. Given the twin 2022 failures with no defects logged, confirm with the seller what rectification or documentation supported the subsequent pass.