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HL03 KNN

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,850 mi
Last recorded135,850 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KNN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,850 miles

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

Front slight engine miss fire

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 130,336 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front engine slight miss fire

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,694 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front slight engine missfire

Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,684 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front slight engine missfire

Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,177 miles

Rear Lower damage to light clusters x 2

Central Front slight engine missfire

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 117,162 miles

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 Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower damage to light clusters x 2

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,132 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight engine miss fire

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,991 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 102,991 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,902 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel snug to turn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column has slight movement up and down.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,988 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel snug to turn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column has slight movement up and down.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,818 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,621 miles

Both outer cv gaiters badly deteriorated

Front tyres wearing unevenly

General light corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Some damage to tyre walls

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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HL03 KNN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HL03 KNN, 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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HL03 KNN is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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