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CT02 LJX

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,869 mi
Last recorded96,869 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LJX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,869 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 92,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average reading 1.07 plate value 0.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to water inside headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not fit seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tubular cross bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not fit seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tubular cross bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

poor running

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 90,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 90,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,796 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats down unable to check belts

Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,796 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats down unable to check belts

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,424 miles

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

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

Rear seats down unable to check seat belts

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats down unable to check seat belts

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear seats down unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,086 miles

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

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

both rear seats down unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 19 May 2017 73,246 miles

rear seats down unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 9 May 2016 67,674 miles

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

rear seats down unable to fully check seat belt

slightly smoky

Fail 9 May 2016 67,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear seats down unable to fully check seat belt

slightly smoky

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,263 miles

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

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

rear seats down unable to check seat belts

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,479 miles

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

OSF drive shaft seal has slight leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,479 miles

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

OSF drive shaft seal has slight leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,379 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,379 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,160 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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CT02 LJX is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT02 LJX, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CT02 LJX is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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