2017 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · HV17 LSC

A clean DVSA record across five consecutive tests gives this Kadjar a strong roadworthiness track record, with no advisories, failures, or component-specific defects ever recorded. The most recent test on 11 March 2026 returned a clean pass, and the pattern is mirrored in each of the preceding annual tests, including the 2023, 2024, and 2025 entries. The duplicate 12 March 2025 entries reflect a test that was initially aborted or re-administered on the same day, with the final outcome being a pass, and this administrative anomaly has no mechanical bearing on the vehicle itself. The overall trajectory is one of consistent compliance and no recorded deterioration in any inspected system over a three-year window. With 91,538 miles recorded against an age of approximately nine years, the Kadjar has covered a broadly average annual mileage of around 10,171 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of its age and segment. There are no multi-year gaps in the MOT history that would indicate a prolonged period off the road, and the steady year-on-year testing cycle points to regular driving rather than extended storage. This kind of usage profile tends to keep mechanical components, seals, and brake systems in working order through normal operation rather than suffering the drying-out or corrosion issues that often accompany low-mileage or laid-up vehicles. At this mileage, however, consumable wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will be approaching or past their second or third replacement cycle. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should still undertake a thorough physical inspection and test drive, focusing on the areas where a nine-year-old, highish-mileage Renault SUV is most likely to show wear. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the suspension over uneven roads, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings, all common failure points on Kadjar front suspension. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a spongy or low pedal, which would indicate worn brake pads, possibly scored or lipped front discs requiring replacement. Feel for vibration through the steering wheel or pedal under braking, suggestive of brake disc warping, and inspect the underside visually for any early corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, or exhaust mounting rubbers. Engine bay checks should focus on the 1.2 TCe or 1.5 dCi units commonly fitted to this model, particularly looking for signs of oil misting or weep marks around the cam cover gasket, turbo oil feed lines, and oil filter housing, as well as any coolant residue around the thermostat housing or water pump area. Inspect the condition and age of the auxiliary drive belt and ensure the timing chain, on petrol models, does not rattle noticeably on a cold start. Inside the cabin, confirm the operation of all electrical functions including climate control, infotainment, electric windows, and keyless entry, as Kadjar electrical gremlins are well documented. Finally, examine the tyres for even wear across the axle, check the alloy wheels for kerb damage, and confirm the spare wheel or inflation kit is present, as these items are frequently missing on used examples.