2013 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · SM63 ADO

The Isuzu D-Max passed its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 158,196 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the vehicle failed the test two weeks earlier on 14 October 2025 at the same mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A prior failure on 25 September 2024 at 140,283 miles, also with no defects noted, was followed by a pass on 17 October 2024 at 141,737 miles. At roughly 13 years old the D-Max shows 158,196 miles, averaging about 12,169 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to consistent hard use typical of a working pickup. The record logs 123,962 miles at the October 2023 test, then 140,283 by September 2024, a 16,321-mile spread in under a year. The jump to 158,196 by October 2025 adds another 17,859 miles. Sparse test entries and clean advisories across all passes mean the DVSA data gives little warning of wear, but high annual mileage on a 2013 chassis demands scrutiny the MOT sheet does not capture. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for fatigue given the load and distance covered. The tester recorded no brake disc or caliper faults, yet binding calipers and worn pads often escape a clean MOT until failure. Structural integrity under the chassis and body mounts needs checking for corrosion, as Isuzu frames of this era suffer from salt and off-road abuse the record never flags. Verify the 14 October 2025 failure reason at the testing station, since a no-defect fail is irregular and may hide a withdrawn or miskeyed result. Treat the clean history as a baseline, not assurance, and commission an independent inspection of drivetrain and underside before purchase.