2015 Ssangyong Korando 2.0L Diesel · RV65 EVP

The SsangYong Korando stands roadworthy following the 17 June 2025 MOT at 82,906 miles with no defects recorded, showing a generally stable compliance trend across the available history. The DVSA ledger contains a peculiar pair of entries on 29 February 2024: a failure at 82,859 miles and a pass at 85,859 miles, both declaring no defects. That same-day contradiction points to an administrative anomaly rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Mileage progression begins at 67,189 miles on 22 November 2021, climbs to 75,920 by 4 November 2022, then jumps to the twin February 2024 figures. The subsequent June 2025 recording of 82,906 miles sits 2,953 miles below the 85,859 logged in the 2024 pass. For an eleven-year-old vehicle averaging roughly 7,500 miles yearly, such a reversal is abnormal and strongly suggests either a data error or odometer interference. The buyer must corroborate true mileage against service invoices and previous V5 documents. No test in the chain flagged advisories on suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions or structure, so the record reveals no recurring fault pattern. At this age, rubber suspension bushes, front coil springs and brake disc wear remain latent risks not captured by a clean sheet. The tester noted no corrosion, yet an inspector must physically probe sills and subframes for hidden rust. Previous keepers appear to have presented the Korando for timely annual tests, but the unexplained 2024 failure and mileage rollback undermine confidence in the documented care. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise verifying the odometer authenticity and clarifying the February 2024 test outcome with DVSA before completion.