2009 Nissan Interstar 2.5L Diesel · LD09 GVO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile where the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in April 2022 at 141,179 miles resulted in a pass, it revealed multiple defects including severely deteriorated CV boots and active oil leaks. The presence of recurring corrosion on the rear leaf spring mounts across both 2021 and 2022 suggests that structural integrity issues are undergoing ongoing degradation that has not been addressed through preventative treatment. At 141,179 miles over seventeen years, the Interstar has averaged approximately 8,300 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant gap in recorded mileage between November 2019 and April 2021, where only 822 miles were covered in seventeen months. This low rate of use, combined with reports of perishing tyres and twisted components in 2021, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, leading to rubber component degradation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and chassis to determine if the corrosion on the leaf spring mounting plates has progressed into structural thinning. The 2022 report of deteriorated CV boots on both front drive shafts requires immediate checking for grease leakage, as failure to replace these boots leads to expensive joint failure. Furthermore, the recurring history of scrubbing tyre edges and a previous wheel bearing failure indicates potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require professional verification to ensure the vehicle tracks straight.