2021 Dacia Duster Comfort Blue DCI 4X2 1.5L Diesel · WM21 BWH

At roughly five years old, this Dacia Duster Comfort Blue dCi 4x2 presents a roadworthiness record that is entirely free of advisories and flagged defects across its most recent DVSA tests, with the pass on 5 February 2026 following immediately after what appears to be a recorded failed entry on the same date that carries no defect details. The earlier pass from 12 February 2025 was likewise clean, and the absence of any recorded advisory items across these examinations indicates that, at the point of test, the vehicle presented no components approaching the minimum legal or visual thresholds for attention. While a clean MOT history cannot absolutely guarantee the absence of developing wear, it does mean that there is no documented history of chronic brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, or structural issues for a prospective buyer to weigh against the asking price. The defining mechanical takeaway here is one of stability: the car has consistently met pass standards without any flagged deterioration in tested components. Against the expected mileage for a 2021 diesel Duster, the recorded 72,810 miles equates to roughly 14,562 miles per year, which sits well above the typical annual accumulation for this class of vehicle. Higher mileage of this nature places proportionately greater demand on the consumables and mechanical components that endure wear proportional to distance rather than age, including the dual-mass flywheel, clutch, turbocharger, diesel particulate filter, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and engine mountings. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up, and the consistent MOT attendance combined with a clean record through high-mileage use indicates that the drivetrain and chassis have continued to operate within legal standards despite the heavier-than-average workload. A prospective buyer should nevertheless recognise that components designed to last the working life of the vehicle under normal use may now be approaching the upper end of their intended service intervals. Given the diesel specification and the elevated mileage, attention during a test drive should focus on the items most likely to show wear consistent with sustained high-mileage operation. On the diesel powertrain, listen for any irregular rattling from the dual-mass flywheel area on shut-down and during low-speed engagement, and check for any turbo lag, whistling under load, or excessive black smoke on acceleration, as the DPF and turbo are common wear points on high-mileage dCi units. The transmission should be assessed for any notchiness or synchro wear when shifting, and the clutch for slipping under load or a high biting point, all of which become more probable as mileage accumulates beyond the 70,000-mile mark. For the chassis and braking systems, a careful inspection should be carried out for the typical symptoms associated with high-mileage urban and mixed driving, including any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount wear, all areas commonly flagged on Dusters of this age. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, clonking on full lock, or signs of rack wear, and the brakes tested for any judder under firm application, which can indicate disc warping, or any pulling to one side that may suggest a binding caliper. Although the MOT record shows no corrosion advisories, the underside and wheel arches should still be physically inspected for the onset of surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and suspension arms, as the Duster's structural protection in these areas can deteriorate quietly between tests, particularly given the higher annual mileage that brings the vehicle into contact with winter road treatments more frequently.