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J591 NRU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ591 NRU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no reverse lights working

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 95,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front end of (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,300 miles

Corrosion developing on rear chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Corrosion developing on rear chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,153 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak from box

Fail 5 Dec 2013 77,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,639 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,479 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,656 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,656 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,882 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,803 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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J591 NRU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J591 NRU, 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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J591 NRU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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