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AO03 AHY

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AHY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal firm but working has intendened

Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal firm but working has intendened

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,385 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,382 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,382 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering column locking system worn

Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed offside front to rear brake pipes getting poor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipes getting poor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes across axel getting poor on ends

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between lode valve and hose (as marked) (3.6.B.2c)

all other rear brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,812 miles

ALL REAR AND FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN GREASE.

N/S/F WIPER GETTING POOR.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,236 miles

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,876 miles

Chassis showing signs of general corrosion.

STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,622 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,636 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,039 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,905 miles

slight corrosion on n/s rear disc

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,698 miles

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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AO03 AHY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 AHY, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 AHY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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