2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · LL63 NTA

The vehicle presents a stable state of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test in October 2025 at 162,000 miles. Following a failure in October 2023, the car has completed two consecutive inspections without any recorded defects or advisories. This trend suggests that the mechanical issues identified during the 2023 test were rectified and that the vehicle is currently maintaining a standard of operational readiness under its current ownership. The mileage profile is high for a thirteen-year-old Duster, averaging approximately 12,500 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 64,971 miles, indicating consistent and heavy usage rather than long periods of inactivity. The jump of 25,337 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a sustained rate of travel. This high accumulation places significant mechanical stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, though the clean MOT results indicate these parts have held up thus far. A physical inspection should focus on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the 162,000-mile mark, the buyer must check for play in the suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and ball joints. The chassis should be examined for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and mounting points, as high-mileage vehicles often face degradation. While the MOT record shows no current faults, the thickness of the brake discs and the condition of the calipers remain critical to verify to avoid immediate maintenance costs.