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J498 XBL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Brown Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,758 mi
Last recorded154,758 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 XBL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 154,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 154,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 151,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear of silencer and at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 137,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,913 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 116,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 105,222 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 96,940 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 96,940 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 92,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 88,224 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 88,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 80,745 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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J498 XBL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Brown with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J498 XBL, 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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J498 XBL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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