2003 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · DX53 AVG

The April 2025 MOT at 212,194 miles records a pass, confirming that the vehicle meets the current DVSA criteria for roadworthiness. However, the same test flagged slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints and tyre wear on the near‑side rear tyre approaching the legal limit, while the near‑side front inner arch and inner sills show active corrosion. Compared with the June 2024 failure, where brake efficiency fell below 50 % and the parking brake was deficient, the recent results indicate a modest improvement, yet the persistent suspension wear points to an ongoing mechanical issue rather than a fully stabilised condition. Mileage has risen from 151,589 miles in September 2015 to 212,194 miles in April 2025, an average annual increase of roughly 9,200 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a 23‑year‑old commercial van. The interval between the June 2024 failure and the April 2025 pass spans nine months and 7,263 miles, translating to about 9,700 miles per year – a pace that remains consistent with the vehicle’s age and shows no evidence of long dormant periods or unusually rapid mileage accumulation. Recurring observations include persistent corrosion of the inner sills, front inner arches and brake pipes, as well as repeated reports of slight play in the front lower suspension ball joints across the 2021, 2025 and 2025 tests. The brake system also exhibits a pattern of pipe corrosion and, in the June 2024 test, a critical loss of service brake efficiency and parking brake effectiveness. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension bushings and ball joints for excessive wear, examine the condition of all brake lines for rust or blockage, verify that the parking brake operates within specification, and assess the depth of tyre tread and the integrity of the wheel arches for structural rust that could compromise safety. The buyer should also check for any remaining SRS warning indicators, confirm that the rear leaf springs and associated shackle pins were addressed after the 2016 failure, and ensure that any previous remedial work on the brake master cylinder or servo mounting has been completed to a satisfactory standard. Overall, while the vehicle is presently roadworthy, the documented history of suspension wear, brake line corrosion and structural rust suggests that thorough in‑person verification of these components is essential before purchase.