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GY53 SBZ

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,172 mi
Last recorded77,172 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 SBZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 76,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,286 miles

Offside 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 13 Sep 2022 74,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,842 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,470 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,747 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,536 miles

Oil leak

botht front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,142 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,230 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,321 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges(3mm)

o/s/f tyre out of shape on edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape and on wear indicator in centre of tread

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 26,050 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s front tyre low tread

o/s rear sidelight lense cracked

o/s rear tyre low tread

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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GY53 SBZ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY53 SBZ, 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 GY53 SBZ registered?

GY53 SBZ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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