2000 Iveco Daily 2.8L Diesel · X663 BAJ

The defining mechanical story of this 26-year-old Iveco Daily is one of progressive structural and underbody corrosion, accumulating steering and suspension wear, and repeated brake line degradation. The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was passed, but only after a same-day failure for an inoperative offside side repeater, and the pass itself carries five advisories that closely mirror those from the 2025 test, indicating a stabilised but unresolved pattern rather than any meaningful improvement. The 2024 and 2023 tests produced more serious entries, including a dangerous failure for a leaking nearside rear brake pipe and a major failure for an excessively corroded offside front brake pipe, alongside corrosion advisories on both outriggers that have persisted since at least 2023. The recurring lower suspension arm ball joint play on both sides across three consecutive tests points to bushes or joints that are now at the threshold of requiring replacement, and the power steering seepage noted in both 2025 and 2026 suggests a seal or hose that is gradually worsening. Against an age of 26 years, the recorded 77,057 miles equates to roughly 2,964 miles per year, which is a notably low annual accumulation for a commercial vehicle of this type. This kind of usage profile typically produces uneven wear, with longer stationary periods allowing corrosion to take hold on unprotected underbody surfaces, brake lines, and steering components, while relatively modest road mileage means the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain have not been subjected to high cumulative stress. The MOT record contains seven tests between April 2023 and April 2026, with mileage gaps between successive tests that are consistent with light, intermittent use rather than continuous operation, and the visible consequence in the record is the recurring corrosion advisories on outriggers, brake pipes, and underbody panels rather than wear-driven items such as tyres or clutches. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to inspect physically are the front lower suspension arms, where the slight play flagged on both sides for three consecutive years should now be assessed by hand for any looseness, clonking over speed humps, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle. The brake lines warrant particular attention, given the dangerous leak failure in 2024 and the persistent advisories on the offside rear pipe in 2025 and 2026; a torch and mirror should be used to check all visible brake pipes, particularly along the chassis where salt and moisture collect, and the brake pedal should be tested for any sponginess or gradual sink under sustained pressure. The power steering seepage should be inspected by looking for wet residue around the rack, pump, and hoses, and the system should be listened to for any groan or whine on full lock, while the headlamp aim should be checked against a flat wall as both incorrect aim too high and too low have been recorded as failures. Finally, the underbody, including both outriggers, chassis rails, and floor pans, should be examined on a ramp for perforating corrosion, paying particular attention to the load-bearing areas where MOT corrosion limits are most strictly applied.