2019 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · PL68 HRC

At 152,344 miles over a seven-year life, this 2019 Iveco Daily has accumulated an above-average workload of roughly 21,700 miles per year, and the MOT history reflects a working vehicle that has been kept broadly roadworthy but not without recurring issues across brakes, lighting, and minor fluid leaks. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 was a pass, though it carried an advisory for a slightly noisy offside front wheel bearing, a component that warrants close attention on any test drive as it could progress to a more serious defect. Looking across the record, the trend is mixed: the 2022 test was completely clean, but subsequent years have produced advisories on rear tyre wear, exhaust integrity, front brake disc condition, and lighting failures, alongside a 2023 major failure for a missing brake hydraulic reservoir cap. The 2025 retest sequence is particularly telling, as the same pass that recorded the brake disc advisories followed a same-day failure for a non-functioning daytime running lamp and side repeater, suggesting electrical or bulb maintenance had lapsed prior to the visit. The mileage profile is the dominant factor in any mechanical outlook for this van. A commercial Iveco Daily covering in excess of 20,000 miles annually will experience accelerated wear on clutch, turbo, dual-mass flywheel, suspension bushes, engine mounts, and braking components compared to a lower-mileage equivalent, and the recorded advisories align with that expectation. The fact that the vehicle has been tested consecutively from 2022 through 2026 without any recorded gap indicates continuous use rather than extended standing, which is generally favourable for avoiding corrosion progression and dry seal failures, but it does mean the drivetrain and undercarriage have been under sustained load. Any prospective purchase should treat the 152,344-mile figure as a baseline for significant consumable replacement having already occurred, and budget accordingly for items such as clutch, DMF, and suspension refresh if evidence of recent work cannot be produced. The brake-related advisories deserve specific attention. The 2025 test noted that the front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored though not seriously weakened, and the back plates were corroded, and the 2023 failure for a missing brake hydraulic reservoir cap raises a question about whether the hydraulic system has been properly sealed and maintained since. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or pulsing through the brake pedal under firm application, check for uneven disc wear or a visible lip on the disc edge, and inspect the reservoir cap and seal directly for security and any signs of fluid weep. Corroded back plates can also lead to seized caliper sliders over time, so feel for the van pulling to one side under braking and verify the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. The remaining advisories point to further targeted checks. The 2024 exhaust leak advisory means the system should be inspected on a cold start for ticking or hissing from joints and hangers, with particular focus on the front flexi section and any visible soot staining. The noisy offside front wheel bearing flagged in 2026 will typically present as a drone that changes with cornering load transfer or a low-speed rumble that disappears in neutral, and ignoring it risks progression to a failure. The 2023 rear tyre edge wear advisories are consistent with a heavy rear-laden commercial vehicle and may indicate tracking issues or consistent overloading, so inspect the rear tyres for uneven shoulder wear and verify the rear suspension leaf springs and bushes for sagging, cracking, or cracked U-bolt seating. Finally, given the 2025 lighting failures on the nearside daytime running lamp and offside side repeater, confirm that all exterior lamps, indicators, and repeaters function correctly at the point of purchase, as a repeat failure would constitute a straightforward but avoidable immediate defect.