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C8 NJG

2003 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB85,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NJG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Duty Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 161,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 158,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,991 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven ,chunky tread

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,899 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,905 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,075 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 132,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 132,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,428 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 127,428 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,229 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 93,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 46,389 miles

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

emisions not tested due to exhaust leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 223
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 105
position lamp(s) not working 103
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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C8 NJG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 NJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 NJG registered?

C8 NJG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Duty Dt LWB, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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