2009 Isuzu Rodeo 2.5L Diesel · PX59 VRN

The most recent MOT (5 June 2025) was a pass, but the only recorded fault was a damaged windscreen that does not yet impair the driver’s view. The previous test just three weeks earlier (19 May 2025) listed a long list of serious defects – fractured leaf spring, leaking shock absorber, major exhaust leak, corroded rear brake pipe, multiple tyre‑wear warnings, several lighting and wiper failures, and a badly adjusted parking brake. These failures point to a clear pattern of ageing suspension and brake components, plus an exhaust system that has been leaking. The 2024‑02‑26 failure also highlighted a fractured off‑side leaf spring and severe brake‑pipe corrosion, while the 2023‑02‑17 pass only noted minor shock‑oil misting and a corroded brake pipe. The trend shows a cluster of serious faults in early‑2024, a repeat of many of those issues in mid‑2025, and a relatively clean pass a few weeks later. This suggests that some remedial work was carried out between May and June 2025, but the underlying wear on suspension, brakes and exhaust remains a concern. Mileage of 113,548 mi on a 2009 model works out to about 6,700 mi per year – essentially average for its age. It does not indicate extreme hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of low use that can allow corrosion to develop. The combination of average mileage and the recurring suspension/brake defects means the vehicle has likely seen normal wear, with components now reaching the end of their service life. For a prospective buyer the priority checks are: Inspect the leaf springs (both sides) and shock absorbers for cracks, leaks or excessive movement.