2019 Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L Diesel · WA19 KUJ

The Isuzu D-Max presents a mixed maintenance picture despite a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 29 January 2026 at 95,325 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That flawless pass is only five months old and strongly suggests the vehicle was carefully prepared for sale or recently had significant suspension work carried out. Looking back, the trend is not stable but rather a cycle of neglect followed by sharp correction. In the February 2024 test at 72,627 miles, the vehicle failed heavily on worn anti-roll bar bushes, a failed wiper, a non-functioning stop lamp, and critically, excessive play in both front wheel bearings along with a worn rear shock absorber bush. The same day it passed a retest, indicating those items were addressed, yet the February 2025 test at 84,524 miles flagged slight wear in both rear lower leaf spring shackle pins or bushes, a classic fatigue item on a working pickup. The record shows a pattern where consumable and safety-critical components reach failure, get fixed, and then begin degrading again, rather than a vehicle that has received consistent preventative upkeep. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between June 2023 at 62,239 miles and February 2024 at 72,627 miles, the D-Max covered 10,388 miles in roughly eight months. By February 2025 it had reached 84,524 miles, adding another 11,897 miles in twelve months, and then sat almost completely static for eleven months before the January 2026 test recorded 95,325 miles, a gain of just 10,801 miles but crucially with no new advisories. That long plateau suggests the vehicle may have been standing or used very lightly recently, which can mask underlying issues like seized brakes, perished rubber bushes, and moisture ingress in differentials and transfer boxes that only surface once regular use resumes. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and wheel bearings, given the February 2024 failure for excessive play on both sides. Jack the front end and check for any movement at the hub, and listen for rumbling when spinning the wheels by hand. The rear leaf spring shackle pin wear flagged in February 2025 at 84,524 miles needs close scrutiny; look for elongated bush bores, grease contamination, and any cracking on the spring eyes. With nearly 95,000 miles on the clock, the anti-roll bar links and shock absorbers are likely approaching replacement again, so bounce-test the corners and inspect for oil misting on the dampers. Given the long period of low use before the latest MOT, drain the brake fluid and check for corrosion inside the calipers, and examine the exhaust system for condensation-related rust, particularly around the back box and joints. Tyre condition and date codes matter here too; a pickup doing high miles quickly can scrub through rubber unevenly, so check for edge wear and sidewall damage.