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GN53 KHP

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB81,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KHP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 100,786 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 94,502 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,373 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears lightly corroded at rear of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,412 miles

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 80,411 miles

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

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 73,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front headlamp wiper blade split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearsides front headlamp wiper blade split

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,151 miles

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

Nearsides front head lamp wiper blade split

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,834 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,145 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight movement in steering tiltable column adjuster pivot.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,846 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,033 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,640 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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GN53 KHP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 KHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GN53 KHP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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