2007 Ssangyong Rodius 2.7L Diesel · YX07 DTU
2007 Ssangyong Rodius (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 154,648 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG RODIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX07 DTU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2022
- 154,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX07 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ssangyong Rodius (YX07 DTU) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
YX07 DTU Mileage History
- 23/05/2022154,581 mi
- 10/06/2022154,648 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 1,355 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Rodius
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG RODIUS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint Premature Wear(Moderate)
With an unladen mass exceeding 2,100kg and gross vehicle weight over 2,750kg, the Rodius puts immense stress on its front double-wishbone suspension. The front lower control arm bushes, lower ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate prematurely on bumpy UK roads. Wear causes severe steering vagueness, tramlining in motorway ruts, clunking over speed bumps, and heavy inner shoulder tyre wear that frequently causes UK MOT test failure.
- Fuel Injector Copper Washer Leakage Black Death(Serious)
The Mercedes-Benz-derived 2.7-litre five-cylinder OM612 common-rail diesel engine suffers from combustion gas blow-by past fatigued copper injector seal washers. Escaping diesel combustion gasses bake into a rock-hard black carbon crust around the cylinder head and injector bodies. If left unchecked, the injectors seize into the aluminium head, leading to misfires, diesel fumes in the cabin, and multi-thousand-pound extraction bills.
- Parking Brake Cable Stretch and Rear Brake Binding(Moderate)
The Rodius utilizes a secondary drum-in-hat parking brake mechanism integrated inside the rear disc rotors. Holding a 2.2-tonne unladen vehicle causes the long twin handbrake operating cables to stretch over time, resulting in excessive pedal or lever travel and insufficient holding force. Furthermore, moisture and road grime penetrate the unsealed rear brake shoe compensator mechanism, causing the shoes to stick and overheat the rear discs during motorway cruising.
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint Premature WearModerate
With an unladen mass exceeding 2,100kg and gross vehicle weight over 2,750kg, the Rodius puts immense stress on its front double-wishbone suspension. The front lower control arm bushes, lower ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate prematurely on bumpy UK roads. Wear causes severe steering vagueness, tramlining in motorway ruts, clunking over speed bumps, and heavy inner shoulder tyre wear that frequently causes UK MOT test failure.
- Fuel Injector Copper Washer Leakage Black DeathSerious
The Mercedes-Benz-derived 2.7-litre five-cylinder OM612 common-rail diesel engine suffers from combustion gas blow-by past fatigued copper injector seal washers. Escaping diesel combustion gasses bake into a rock-hard black carbon crust around the cylinder head and injector bodies. If left unchecked, the injectors seize into the aluminium head, leading to misfires, diesel fumes in the cabin, and multi-thousand-pound extraction bills.
- Parking Brake Cable Stretch and Rear Brake BindingModerate
The Rodius utilizes a secondary drum-in-hat parking brake mechanism integrated inside the rear disc rotors. Holding a 2.2-tonne unladen vehicle causes the long twin handbrake operating cables to stretch over time, resulting in excessive pedal or lever travel and insufficient holding force. Furthermore, moisture and road grime penetrate the unsealed rear brake shoe compensator mechanism, causing the shoes to stick and overheat the rear discs during motorway cruising.
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