2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · LV14 XSC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 59,073 miles passed, it followed a failure just two months prior for significant mechanical and safety issues. The trend shows that critical faults, such as the nearside front wheel bearing, progressed from excessive play in October to a slight play by December, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At 59,073 miles, this 12-year-old Duster has covered significantly less ground than average, averaging 5,000 miles per year. This low usage often implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it frequently accelerates the degradation of rubber components and seals. Between August 2024 and June 2025, the vehicle covered only 1,086 miles, yet this short period saw multiple failures including a seized brake cylinder and deteriorated brake pipes. This indicates the car may sit stationary for long periods, leading to surface corrosion and the seizing of hydraulic components. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the outer sills and rear sections, as rust has been a recurring advisory since at least June 2025. The presence of corroded brake pipes covered in grease is a concern, as it masks the true extent of the metal decay. Furthermore, the nearside front wheel bearing and the nearside rear shock absorber require physical inspection to ensure the reported play and leaking are not accelerating rapidly. The driver's seat mechanism also remains a point of failure that should be checked to ensure it does not move unexpectedly during driving.