2014 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · LS63 LSD

The Isuzu D-MAX presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 January 2026 at 116,634 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that the most recent keeper addressed prior faults promptly. The preceding test on 3 January 2025 at 112,342 miles reveals a same-day retest pattern: the vehicle initially failed for worn front prop shaft joints and both rear position lamps, then passed later that day after rectification. The prop shaft wear noted was described as not excessive, suggesting early-stage deterioration caught before causing vibration or driveline damage. The headlamp aim failure in December 2023 at 105,349 miles was also a single-issue rectification, pointing to minor neglect rather than systemic failure. No recurring structural corrosion, brake defects, or emissions failures appear in the record, which is encouraging for a working pickup of this age. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,720 miles per year over twelve years sits squarely within typical use for a light commercial vehicle of this class. The 4,292-mile jump between January 2025 and January 2026 suggests a period of heavier use in the final year, possibly reflecting increased work demands or a return to regular long-distance driving after a steadier prior pattern. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would indicate extended periods off the road or clocking suspicion. The annual testing cadence is consistent and regular, which supports the view of a vehicle kept in active service rather than neglected. A buyer inspecting this D-MAX in person should focus on the driveline components flagged in the 2025 tests. The front prop shaft joints were worn at 112,342 miles, and even though repaired, the entire propshaft assembly, including the centre bearing and rear joint, deserves a thorough check for play, grease leakage, or vibration under load. The rear lamp circuit faults from the same test raise the question of wiring integrity behind the rear light clusters, particularly chafing where harnesses pass through the tailgate or load bed. Given the vehicle's working pickup role, a close visual inspection of the chassis rails, crossmembers, and suspension mounting points for corrosion or cracking is essential, as these are not always caught by MOT but deteriorate steadily on vehicles used commercially or in harsh conditions. Tyre condition and brake wear should also be assessed, as the slightly elevated recent mileage will accelerate consumable wear.