2007 Isuzu Rodeo Denver TD IN-Cool A 3.0L Diesel · SB07 EHC

The vehicle presents a mixed but ultimately concerning roadworthiness picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 October 2022 at 131,258 miles, passed, yet the record reveals a clear pattern of neglect followed by reactive repairs. The maintenance trend is not stable; it shows a history of serious structural and mechanical failures that were subsequently addressed, but the underlying care regime appears inconsistent. The October 2022 pass came just 13 days after a catastrophic failure on the same mileage, indicating a rushed remedial effort rather than sustained upkeep. With no MOT recorded since October 2022, the vehicle has now been without a valid test certificate for nearly four years, leaving its current safety and mechanical condition entirely unverified. Mileage accumulation tells a story of very light recent use. The vehicle covered just 3,370 miles between the September 2021 test at 127,882 miles and the October 2022 test at 131,258 miles. Critically, the recorded mileage has remained static at 131,258 miles from October 2022 to the present day in June 2026, suggesting the vehicle has been standing unused for approximately three years and eight months. This prolonged dormancy raises its own risks, including deteriorated brake components from seizure, flat-spotted tyres, dried-out seals, and fuel system degradation. A buyer must treat the October 2022 failure as the primary diagnostic reference point. That test flagged excessively corroded and leaking front-to-rear brake pipes, missing wheel nuts on all four wheels, and critically, excessive structural corrosion on both the chassis and cab mountings within 30cm of body mounting points. These are not minor advisories; they represent compromised structural integrity and a direct safety hazard. The surface corrosion noted on the chassis in 2020 and 2022 suggests this is a long-standing, unresolved issue rather than a one-off defect. The gearbox oil leak, noted as not excessive in both 2020 and 2022, also warrants close inspection for worsening seepage or internal wear. The suspension and steering components show a pattern of deteriorating rubber boots and dust covers, with both front upper suspension arm ball joint covers and track rod end covers flagged as failed in September 2021. While these were presumably rectified for the October 2021 pass, the recurrence of perished tyres across all four corners in multiple tests suggests ongoing exposure to degraded suspension geometry or simple neglect of basic consumable checks. A prospective buyer should commission a full underbody inspection focusing on chassis and cab mounting point corrosion, brake pipe condition and fluid integrity, suspension bush and ball joint wear, and the operational function of all lamps, washers, and the horn. The extended period of inactivity means tyres, brake discs, and calipers must be examined for corrosion and seizure before any road test.