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FV53 AXN

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AXN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,950 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 70,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 63,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,364 miles

Handbrake Slightly out of Adjustment.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,581 miles

Handbrake Slightly out of Adjustment.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Feb 2022 62,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,827 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel main shaft moving up and down (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 57,827 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel main shaft moving up and down (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,837 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,086 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,900 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,900 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,971 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,938 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,873 miles

rear tyres showing perrishing to tread aerea

Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,873 miles

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

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

all tyres showing perrishing to tread aerea

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,240 miles

rear number plate dirty †front brake pads appear low

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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FV53 AXN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV53 AXN, 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 FV53 AXN registered?

FV53 AXN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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