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DU05 NLD

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

234,946 mi
Last recorded234,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NLD
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 234,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 227,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 227,897 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 218,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 218,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 205,722 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 205,663 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 192,770 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 176,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 176,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 165,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 165,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 125,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy reserve travel restricted (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside lefthand cable does not seem to operate (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,284 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 104,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 97,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,917 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 61,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,920 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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DU05 NLD is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU05 NLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU05 NLD is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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