2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · DS04 KEE

This 2013 Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 with 59,149 miles recorded. However, the test identified a developing wear pattern on both front inner brake discs, which are pitted and scored but not yet at a critical threshold. This marks a continuation of brake disc wear that was first flagged in the May 2025 test, when the front brake discs on both sides showed the same type of surface deterioration. The vehicle's low annual mileage of roughly 4,550 miles per year suggests either light use or extended periods of standing idle. With a 13-year service life and just over 59,000 miles, this is well below typical wear expectations. Low-mileage vehicles can present a paradox: while reduced use may limit certain wear, prolonged static storage often accelerates brake corrosion and can leave other systems vulnerable to fluid degradation and seal hardening. The brake disc deterioration is the only mechanical issue evident across five years of MOT records. The defects were not present in April 2023 or April 2024, emerged by April 2025, and have persisted through May 2026. This points to a worsening trend specifically in brake condition. The pitting and scoring suggest either moisture ingress causing corrosion, contaminated brake fluid, or wear from extended standing.