2002 DI Blasi 0.0L Petrol · LR52 GDX

This vehicle’s MOT history presents a stable roadworthiness record over the past three years, with the most recent test in August 2025 showing no defects at all. The absence of advisories or failures since that 2022 May failure—where no specific issues were logged—suggests the current owner has maintained it diligently, or that any latent problems were addressed promptly. The fact that the June 2022 test at 6,891 miles passed immediately after a failure at 6,891 miles implies the issue was trivial or corrected within days, reinforcing the impression of a well-kept example. That said, the lack of recorded defects in recent years could also mask deferred maintenance if the owner has been avoiding minor servicing. The mileage data reveals a curious anomaly: the 2023 test shows just 615 miles since the 2022 June test, a stark drop from the 6,904 miles covered between the two May 2022 tests. This suggests either a prolonged period of disuse—perhaps storage—or an error in mileage recording. Without further context, it’s impossible to confirm whether the vehicle was driven minimally or sat idle. The most recent 2025 test, however, indicates the car has been in regular use since then, as the annual MOT cycle was maintained without delay. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should still verify critical wear points in person. Focus on suspension components—particularly the rear coil springs and bushes—since binding brakes were implied in the 2022 failure (though not explicitly stated). Check for corrosion in high-stress areas like the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points, as rust can compromise structural integrity over time. The absence of recorded defects doesn’t guarantee these systems are flawless, especially on a 24-year-old vehicle prone to age-related fatigue. Tyre condition and brake pad thickness should also be inspected, as these are consumables often overlooked between MOTs. The vehicle’s history hints at responsible ownership in recent years, but the abrupt mileage drop in 2023 raises questions about its prior use. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic would be prudent to confirm no underlying issues have gone unchecked. The lack of advisories in the last three tests is a positive sign, but mechanical wear on an older diesel model demands hands-on scrutiny.