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J66 DSS

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,177 mi
Last recorded221,177 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 DSS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 221,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 216,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and rear exhaust boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 211,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 206,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 203,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 199,463 miles

All underside component/Prescribed areas covered with black paint or grease

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

Pass 25 May 2019 193,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 190,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 187,241 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 184,122 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

rear stabilizer bar have slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 178,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 175,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2014 175,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2013 170,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 165,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 159,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 148,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,086 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 135,086 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 124,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 104,586 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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J66 DSS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J66 DSS, 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 J66 DSS registered?

J66 DSS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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