2010 Isuzu Rodeo 2.5L Diesel · LO10 FMA

The Isuzu Rodeo presents as a fundamentally sound vehicle with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 19 November 2025 at 97,629 miles. That test followed a failure on the same date, where a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, low windscreen washer fluid, and a slightly worn offside rear shock absorber bush were rectified within a single day. The tester flagged the same offside rear shock absorber bush as advisory in both the failed and passed entries, indicating a minor, monitored wear point rather than a progressive failure. No new mechanical or structural defects emerged at the most recent test, suggesting the vehicle is currently in a steady state of upkeep. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent, typical use for a 2010 vehicle. The record shows 87,683 miles in October 2023, rising to 95,290 miles by December 2024, a gain of 7,607 miles over roughly fourteen months. The most recent jump from 95,292 miles in February 2025 to 97,629 miles in November 2025 adds 2,337 miles in nine months. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data. The annualised average of approximately 6,100 miles aligns with normal usage, and the MOT frequency suggests the vehicle has been kept in regular service rather than standing idle. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension, which has drawn repeated attention across multiple tests. The offside rear lower shock absorber bush has been flagged as slightly worn in three consecutive tests spanning February 2025, February 2025, and November 2025, while the nearside rear bush was noted as excessively worn in December 2024 before being rectified. This pattern points to a known weak point that has been managed rather than ignored. The offside front shock absorber also suffered a serious fluid leak in December 2024, which was subsequently repaired. A thorough check of all shock absorber bushes, mounting points, and dampers for play, oil weeping, and corrosion is advisable, particularly around the rear axle where the recurring wear concentrates. Beyond the suspension, the history reveals minor electrical and consumable faults that were promptly addressed. A defective registration plate lamp appeared in three consecutive tests from October 2023 through February 2025, suggesting a persistent bulb or wiring issue that may have finally been resolved by the November 2025 pass. The offside windscreen wiper blade was flagged as defective in both February 2025 and December 2024, and the spare tyre was noted as defective in the same period. These are low-cost items, but their repeated appearance hints at a pattern of deferred minor maintenance. A buyer should verify the condition of all lamps, wiper blades, and the spare tyre, and inspect the vehicle's underbody for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, given the age and the documented suspension wear.