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AJ53 JXR

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,635 mi
Last recorded178,635 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JXR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 178,635 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 174,766 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 171,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os rear [cracking] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 160,922 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 160,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 156,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 151,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 145,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 141,677 miles

check engine light on

front number plate cracked

small hole in o/s headlight

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 124,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,759 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 118,688 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,452 miles

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

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Fail 8 Jan 2009 95,224 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,299 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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AJ53 JXR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 JXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 JXR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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