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GU53 LAO

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,235 mi
Last recorded131,235 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LAO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,235 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 131,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,264 miles

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

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2024 121,506 miles

surface corrosion n/s inner sill

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,834 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 117,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,777 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

all chassis and cross tubes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,700 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis and rear cross tubes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,550 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,938 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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GU53 LAO is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GU53 LAO, 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 GU53 LAO registered?

GU53 LAO is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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