2016 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · SB51 KER

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred consumable replacement. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 71,243 miles passed, it flagged thin front brake pads and two tyres reaching the legal limit. This represents a shift from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting the owner is only addressing issues upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between October 2022 (41,604 miles) and November 2025 (71,243 miles), the truck covered roughly 30,000 miles, which shows a slight increase compared to previous years. This low annual mileage generally suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and chassis, though the presence of perished rubber components in the 2022 test indicates the vehicle may sit stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and the suspension components. The recurring issues with worn tyres and thin pads across 2021, 2022, and 2025 suggest that service intervals for consumables may be inconsistent. Particular attention should be paid to dry rotting in the tyre sidewalls, as the 2022 advisory for perishing rubber points to age-related degradation. Given the age of the Hilux, a close check of the chassis and leaf springs for corrosion is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked structural oxidation.