2013 Chevrolet Captiva 2.2L Diesel · LR62 TVU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and tear. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 94,068 miles, the volume of advisories has increased significantly compared to the clean record from 2022. The latest inspection flagged multiple points of impending failure across the suspension, braking system, and exhaust, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related components are beginning to require simultaneous replacement rather than being managed through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. There was a notable jump of 13,182 miles between November 2023 and December 2024, followed by another 12,328 miles in the subsequent year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular operation over the last two years, which explains the accelerated degradation of rubber components and metal hardware, such as the suspension arm bushes and brake discs, noted in the most recent entries. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record now repeatedly identified worn arm pin bushes and play in the anti-roll bar linkage. The braking system also requires immediate attention; the tester noted pitted front discs and thin pads in 2024, with thin rear pads now appearing in 2025. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted in every test since 2023 should be monitored to ensure it is not worsening into a significant engine seal failure. The minor exhaust leak and uneven tyre wear on the front axle are consumable items that must be addressed to ensure the vehicle meets safe and legal standards.