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HJ03 YNS

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,735 mi
Last recorded156,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YNS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 156,735 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 149,828 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES DAMAGED

Pass 1 Nov 2022 143,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seat belt buckle covers broken

Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,915 miles

LIGHT LENS TAPPED UP

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear SEAT BELT BUKLE COVERS MISSING

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,335 miles

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVERS DAMMAGED

Rear LIGHT LENS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 129,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVERS DAMMAGED

Rear LIGHT LENS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 May 2019 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 15 May 2018 106,350 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clip cover broken

Offside Rear seat belt clip cover broken

Pass 26 May 2017 98,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 88,605 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,100 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 76,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,196 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 67,196 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,258 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,032 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,294 miles

1/rear wiperblade split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,855 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,855 miles

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

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

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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HJ03 YNS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ03 YNS, 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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HJ03 YNS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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