2010 Iveco Daily 35S13 LWB 2.3L Diesel · CU60 PLJ

An unusual dual-failure pattern defines this Iveco Daily's recent DVSA history, with two identical "no defects recorded" entries appearing on both passes and failures within the same testing windows. On 2025-11-03 the vehicle secured a clean pass, yet barely two weeks earlier on 2025-10-21 it had been failed with no defects recorded, and a similarly tight sequence occurred a year prior when a 2024-09-17 failure was followed by a 2024-09-20 pass. While this technically suggests items addressed between the dates, the absence of any advisory or failure detail on the record leaves the specific remedial work undocumented from DVSA's perspective. The clean 2023-03-08 pass and the overall absence of advisories across all five tests indicate the structural, braking, and emissions condition presented to the examiner has been acceptable, though the back-to-back retest pattern warrants direct questioning of any paperwork from the intervening repairs. With 202,827 miles accumulated over roughly sixteen years, this Daily is averaging around 12,677 miles annually, which is a substantial workload for a light commercial vehicle of this era and substantially above typical private-car mileage. There is a noticeable gap between the March 2023 test and the September 2024 test, suggesting either an off-road period of around eighteen months or a change in testing schedule, while mileage accumulation between those points cannot be independently verified. For a chassis-cab and panel van platform like the Daily, this high annual mileage concentrates wear on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, injectors, suspension bushes, coil springs, and the rear leaf-spring assemblies, all of which endure constant load cycling even when the vehicle is run unladen. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas most stressed by sustained high-mileage commercial use. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts, and feel for any vagueness or wander in the steering that points to tired track rod ends or steering box wear. Check for brake pedal pulsation or pulling under heavy braking, which on a high-mileage Daily often traces to warped front discs or binding calipers, and inspect the rear brake shoes and adjuster mechanisms for correct operation, as commercial rear drums frequently seize or fail to self-adjust. Inspect the clutch bite point for height and smoothness, listen for any turbo whistle or flutter under load, and look carefully under the bonnet for oil misting around the cam cover and injector leak-off pipes, all of which are common Iveco Daily wear points at this mileage band. Closer examination should also cover the areas not explicitly recorded but typical of a working Iveco approaching 200,000 miles. Examine the chassis rails, outriggers, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear spring hangers and any cross members, as structural integrity failures on these platforms typically begin in those zones. Check the condition of all visible brake pipes and flexi-hoses for surface rust or cracking, particularly along the chassis where salt and road grime accumulate, and confirm the exhaust system for blue smoke on overrun which would indicate turbo seal or piston ring wear. Finally, verify the service history substantiates the high recorded mileage with regular oil and filter changes at sensible intervals, and confirm the timing belt or chain replacement interval has been observed, as neglecting this on the Daily's diesel engine typically results in catastrophic failure well before this mileage is reached.