2003 Iveco Daily 2.8L Diesel · DX03 AJY

The 2021‑09‑07 MOT at 295,332 miles records a failure, confirming that the Iveco Daily is presently not roadworthy. The series of critical defects—binding service brakes, severe corrosion of cab and chassis mountings, excessively worn suspension arm ball joints and bushes, and a damaged brake hose—show a clear worsening trend rather than stability or improvement. Mileage has risen from 203,291 miles in the 2012 test to 295,332 miles in the 2021 test, an accumulation of 92,041 miles over nine years, equivalent to roughly 10,227 miles per year, which exceeds the average for a 2003 vehicle. The 2020‑09‑25 test at 289,510 miles passed, then only 5,822 miles later the 2021‑09‑07 test failed, indicating rapid mileage gain coupled with a decline in condition. Earlier records from 2013 to 2019 show a steady increase of about 55,500 miles over six years, with no prolonged periods of inactivity evident. A buyer should inspect the chassis for the documented severe corrosion within 30 cm of cab mountings, verify the integrity of the suspension arm ball joints, bushes and anti‑roll bar linkages, and test the brake system for binding calipers, cracked hoses and adequate pedal travel. The persistent oil leak, insecure battery and worn tyre edges also merit close examination, as they reflect ongoing mechanical neglect that could compromise safety.