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AJ02 TUB

2002 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,955 mi
Last recorded137,955 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TUB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 137,955 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,092 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 132,203 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing Nearside drag link ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft joint loose in hub

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,442 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 123,442 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage not attached to axle (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking when pedal clamp on (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,955 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft, rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. obscured by metal chassis plate. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front. obscured by metal chassis plate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,160 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 85,389 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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AJ02 TUB is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 TUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ02 TUB registered?

AJ02 TUB is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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