2003 Iveco Daily 2.8L Diesel · DX03 AFZ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2023‑02‑09 at 197,145 miles resulted in a failure, rendering it not roadworthy. The test recorded a non‑functional offside windscreen wiper, low headlamp aim on both sides, a major exhaust front‑box leak, rear‑diff oil seepage, an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, and slight play in the offside front upper suspension arm ball joint. These defects follow a pattern of recurring corrosion, brake‑system wear and suspension degradation that have appeared in every annual test since 2014. The history shows no clear improvement; instead, older issues such as subframe corrosion, brake‑pipe rust and parking‑brake inefficiency persist, indicating a maintenance trend that is at best stable but with lingering weaknesses. Mileage accumulation has been steady over the vehicle’s life. From 2014’s 72,817 mi to the 2023 figure of 197,145 mi the log shows incremental rises of roughly 15 k mi in the mid‑teens, tapering to about 11 k mi between 2020 and 2021 and then to 14 k mi over the final two years. The average of 8,500 mi per year aligns with typical usage for a 23‑year‑old truck, and the record is dense rather than sparse, providing a reliable usage timeline. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the areas repeatedly flagged. The rear differential’s oil leak and the exhaust front‑box major leak demand immediate attention to prevent further fluid loss and gas escape. Tyres, especially the offside rear, show edge wear close to the legal limit and should be measured for remaining tread depth. The offside front upper suspension arm ball joint exhibits play; a thorough check of all suspension arms, mounting brackets and subframe corrosion is essential. Brake‑system items merit close scrutiny: front brake discs show pitting, hoses and rear brake pipes exhibit corrosion, and the parking brake’s efficiency fell below 50 % in 2020. Seat‑belt anchorage corrosion in the inner sill area and deteriorated body‑to‑chassis mounting brackets also appear repeatedly, suggesting structural rust that may affect integrity. Overall, the MOT history points to a vehicle that has been driven consistently and has accumulated wear across critical subsystems. While many faults are mechanical rather than structural, the combination of corrosion, leakages and brake‑related issues indicates a need for comprehensive maintenance before the vehicle can be considered reliable for regular use.