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BK53 KLA

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,047 mi
Last recorded125,047 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KLA
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 125,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,649 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 106,421 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,706 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,687 miles

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

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,849 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,234 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 80,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,284 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,983 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,542 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Oil leaks from gearbox

Slight play in Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,991 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,717 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,124 miles

a little moisture in n/s/r lamp

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Aug 2007 22,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 17,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,898 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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BK53 KLA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 89,027 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 Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK53 KLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK53 KLA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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