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BV53 ZJU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,637 mi
Last recorded74,637 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZJU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,313 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,782 miles

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

Front c v boots deteriorating

under vehicle body and components showing corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak very weak operation of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Front c v boots deteriorating

under vehicle body and components showing corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 52,157 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 52,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 50,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 49,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,944 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 42,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,238 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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BV53 ZJU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV53 ZJU, 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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What year was BV53 ZJU registered?

BV53 ZJU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 ZJU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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