2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · LR05 UDG

The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 May 2026 at 119,189 miles, returned a pass, yet the record reveals a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor resolving. The tester flagged a corroded rear suspension assembly and noted that the passenger seat was missing at the time of test. Both rear leaf springs continue to exhibit slight wear in their shackle pins and bushes, a fault that has persisted unchanged across every single test since at least May 2022. This is not a vehicle that has been progressively deteriorating, but neither is one where ageing components are being proactively replaced. Instead, the same minor advisories are being carried forward year after year, suggesting a pattern of minimal intervention rather than genuine preventative upkeep. At roughly 5,676 miles per year over 21 years, the recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. The annual increments between tests are consistent, rising from 98,963 miles in May 2022 to 119,189 miles in May 2026 at an average of approximately 5,056 miles per annum. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would raise odometer tampering concerns. However, low-mileage vehicles of this vintage are often susceptible to deterioration caused by long periods of standing rather than use. Perished rubber components, corroded metalwork, and dried-out seals are typical consequences of infrequent operation, and the MOT record supports this pattern with recurring advisories on tyre condition and suspension bush wear. The rear suspension demands the closest attention during any physical inspection. The leaf spring shackle pin and bush wear has appeared on every test from 2022 through 2026 without being addressed, and the 2026 test added a corrosion advisory specifically on the rear suspension. On a vehicle of this age, surface corrosion can progress to structural compromise if left untreated, particularly on load-bearing components such as spring mounts, hangers, and chassis rails in the rear suspension area. A thorough underside inspection is essential, ideally on a raised ramp, to assess whether the corrosion is cosmetic or has affected structural integrity. Beyond the rear suspension, the front brake discs were flagged in May 2022 as worn and pitted, and while this advisory did not recur in subsequent tests, it was never explicitly confirmed as rectified. The front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in the 2025 test, and the rear tyres showed cracking and perishing in 2023, indicating that rubber components across the vehicle have degraded with age rather than purely through use. Buyers should inspect all four tyres for sidewall condition and date codes, verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads, and confirm that the missing rear seats have been properly reinstalled with functioning seatbelt assemblies. The inoperative nearside registration plate lamp noted in 2026 is a minor electrical fault but should be checked alongside the full lighting circuit to rule out underlying wiring deterioration common in vehicles of this era.