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CX53 PZM

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,613 mi
Last recorded159,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PZM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 159,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 159,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,173 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 157,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,014 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 151,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2018 124,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 122,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 114,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,067 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 111,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 98,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 62,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,534 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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CX53 PZM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 PZM, 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 CX53 PZM registered?

CX53 PZM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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