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K449 DHN

2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,925 mi
Last recorded226,925 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto145,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK449 DHN
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 226,925 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 226,925 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 216,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 207,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 200,509 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 200,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 192,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 192,172 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 292,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 289,057 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mountings missing

chassis has surface corrosion

heavy corrosion all underside fuel pipes

nsr osr suspension bump stops in secure

rear back panel very heavy corrosion

rear seats in folded position

Pass 20 Jul 2013 285,936 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 280,233 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion all rear fuel pipes

heavy surface corrosion rear chassis legs

excesive play front prop shaft rear joint

Pass 23 Jul 2011 274,659 miles

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

excesive play front uj on prop front shaft

surface corrosion fuel pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2011 274,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

excesive play front uj on prop front shaft

surface corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2010 201,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 201,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 251,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2009 250,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 233,158 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 233,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 213,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 193,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 193,707 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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K449 DHN is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,016 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 Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K449 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K449 DHN is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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