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AU53 YHB

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YHB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,607 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 131,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 125,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 125,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 121,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,137 miles

Front crossmember coverd with sealer

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 120,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 120,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 118,016 miles

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 118,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 111,143 miles

check engine light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 May 2018 111,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all for wheels have a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

check engine light on

o/s/f lower ball joint dry

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 May 2017 104,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main and rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2016 93,849 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 93,847 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,226 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,995 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs scored slightly

nearside and offside front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,232 miles

chip in windscreen

front chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and lipped

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

offside front damper wet

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,924 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2006 32,839 miles

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

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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AU53 YHB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 YHB, 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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AU53 YHB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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