2017 Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel · LL17 PXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a visible decline in attention to detail during the later years. The most recent test in August 2022 at 75,201 miles identified multiple mechanical and body defects that were not present during the earlier 2020 inspection. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of suspension, lighting, and tyre advisories suggests a reactive approach to maintenance where faults are only addressed when they threaten an MOT. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,350 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 30,000 miles between the August 2020 test at 35,236 miles and the August 2021 test at 65,986 miles, which indicates a period of heavy usage or rapid accumulation. The subsequent interval of roughly 9,200 miles leading to the 2022 test shows a return to more normal usage levels, though components aged between these intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester flagged slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints in 2022. This indicates wear in the bushings or joints that can affect steering precision and tyre wear. The front brake discs, noted as pitted and scored in 2021, should be checked for remaining thickness and surface corrosion to ensure they have been replaced since that report. The 2022 record also highlights nearside rear body damage and insecure lighting assemblies, which require a check for structural integrity and hidden corrosion behind the panels. Given the nearside front tyre was worn to the edge during the last test, the wheel alignment should be verified to rule out tracking issues causing the uneven wear. Because the last MOT was conducted nearly four years ago relative to the current date, the vehicle is significantly overdue for testing, and a fresh mechanical inspection is mandatory before any purchase.