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DG53 ACV

2003 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,644 mi
Last recorded124,644 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Nkr86,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ACV
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 ---- 2.0 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR DRAG LINK END FROM PITTMAN ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. EFFORT LOWER O/S/R 29 PERCENT IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 123,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% IMBALANCE N/S EFFORT LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % IMBALANCE O/S EFFORT LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,554 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 122,491 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH RIGID PIPES FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE ACROSS CHASSIS FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BOX FRONT MOUNTING STRAP BROKEN AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure TAIL PIPE BROKEN AND INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT ON END (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,017 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT SILENCER BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,680 miles

both rear tyre walls scuffed

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,218 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 43,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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DG53 ACV is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 86,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DG53 ACV registered?

DG53 ACV is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 ACV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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