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DS03 AXG

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AXG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,013 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 93,000 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,398 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays front

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,752 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,403 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,403 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,041 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r outer rigger corrosion & weaking

under trays front unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r outer rigger corrosion & weaking

under trays front unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,505 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis slight corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers sightly corroded & weaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,034 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers deteriorating

under floor covers

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 52,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,671 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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DS03 AXG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper 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 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 DS03 AXG, 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 DS03 AXG registered?

DS03 AXG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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