2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SD64 UBN

The 2014 Dacia Duster presents a stable and largely positive maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 18 July 2025 at 68,902 miles. That test flagged two minor advisories: front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, and front brake pads wearing thin. These are routine consumable wear items on a vehicle approaching 69,000 miles and do not indicate neglect. The record shows no recurring structural, suspension, or emissions failures, and the car has consistently passed its annual tests without major defects. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,742 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 56,358 miles and the January 2023 test at 60,019 miles, the car covered 3,661 miles. It then added 4,904 miles by January 2024 and a further 3,979 miles by July 2025. This steady but modest accumulation suggests light, regular use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces the risk of deterioration from inactivity such as seized brakes or perished rubber components. The January 2023 test at 60,019 miles is the only entry with multiple advisories. The tester flagged the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, along with the offside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. Both front outer driveshaft constant velocity boots were noted as deteriorated, the offside more so than the nearside. These are age-related rubber failures rather than high-mileage wear, and the subsequent clean pass in January 2024 suggests they were addressed. A buyer should still inspect the CV boots for fresh splits and grease contamination, and check all four tyres for uneven wear or sidewall deterioration. The front brake advisories recorded in July 2025 warrant a physical check of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation. Given the low annual mileage, binding calipers or uneven pad wear are plausible if the car has been used predominantly for short journeys. Beyond these items, the MOT record is clean and consistent, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a reasonable standard without persistent mechanical or structural concerns.