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FL03 VJE

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,534 mi
Last recorded75,534 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VJE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 75,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 67,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 66,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,473 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (flange/clamp) (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,163 miles

brake pipes have slightly corroded

general chassis surface crossion

Fail 14 Mar 2015 58,145 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes have slightly corroded

general chassis surface crossion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general chassis service corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general chassis service corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,279 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,990 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

brake pipes becoming corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,083 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,294 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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FL03 VJE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL03 VJE, 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 FL03 VJE registered?

FL03 VJE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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