2021 Dacia Duster 1.3L Petrol · LT21 VGF

This Dacia Duster holds a current MOT that passed on 20 August 2025 at 42,346 miles, yet the maintenance trend is best described as borderline rather than stable. On the same day, the vehicle failed a separate test with four distinct defects before passing a retest, indicating the previous owner addressed immediate failures rather than undertaking comprehensive preventative work. The pass is recent relative to today's date of 18 June 2026, but the underlying pattern suggests consumable items are being replaced only when they reach a critical threshold. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,469 miles per year over five years is entirely typical for this age of vehicle. The record shows a gap of nearly 13,000 miles between the August 2024 test at 29,463 miles and the August 2025 test at 42,346 miles, which represents a single year of use and no unusual accumulation. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large undocumented gaps in the history, though the sparse record of only two tests in the past two years limits the depth of trend analysis. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system. The August 2024 test flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, with pads wearing thin, and the August 2025 failure recorded a front brake pad worn to the wear indicator alongside a significantly worn front brake disc. This recurring pattern across consecutive years suggests the front braking components are being worked hard and may require inspection for uneven wear, caliper seizure, or substandard replacement parts. The nearside rear tyre advisory appeared in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, pointing to either a slow puncture, sidewall damage from kerbing, or perishing that has persisted despite the 2025 pass. A physical inspection of the tyre's age code and sidewall condition is advisable. The headlamp aim and dipped beam failure noted in the 2025 test were rectified for the retest, but a functioning check of both headlamp units, including beam pattern and lens condition, remains worthwhile. The windscreen chip noted in 2024 was not flagged in 2025, suggesting it may have been repaired or replaced, though a close visual check for fresh chip damage is prudent. Given the Duster's potential for light off-road or rural use, an underbody inspection for corrosion, suspension bush condition, and exhaust integrity would round out a thorough pre-purchase assessment.