2007 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · NU07 LGG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the recent history indicates a period of inconsistent testing compliance. The most recent MOT conducted in June 2023 at 169,820 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the vehicle met all legal standards at that time. This success follows a pattern of failures in early 2023 and late 2021, which indicates that the owner was willing to rectify specific faults once flagged to achieve a successful result. At 169,820 miles, the Hilux has averaged approximately 8,900 miles per year over its nineteen year life, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant gap in testing between December 2021 and February 2023, during which the vehicle covered roughly 7,600 miles. The rapid succession of tests in early 2023, where the vehicle failed twice within just 20 miles of each other, suggests the vehicle was struggling with a specific mechanical or emission issue that required immediate adjustments rather than a long-term mechanical failure. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural components, as the age and mileage of this model often invite significant corrosion on the frame rails and mounting points. Given the previous failures without recorded defects, the buyer should specifically check the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear and inspect the braking system for binding calipers or uneven wear. Since the last MOT is now over three years old as of June 2026, the roadworthiness status is technically expired and a fresh inspection is mandatory to identify any new structural degradation or mechanical faults that have occurred during the long period without recorded testing.