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J26 CKV

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 CKV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,349 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2024 119,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2024 119,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,925 miles

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 96,929 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 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,673 miles

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

Rear fog lamps slightly tinted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,934 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,817 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,298 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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J26 CKV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J26 CKV, 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 J26 CKV registered?

J26 CKV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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