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L181 WCL

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,244 mi
Last recorded203,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 WCL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 203,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated due to diesel contamination (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad down to were indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached rear cross member excessively corroded and hold (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 196,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 196,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 188,575 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 171,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 160,706 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 138,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,556 miles

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

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

slight wear o/s and n/s bearings slight oil leak at filter

Fail 16 Jan 2013 126,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

slight wear o/s and n/s bearings slight oil leak at filter

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 108,731 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 95,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,679 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,965 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 71,964 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,382 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L181 WCL is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 111,440 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 L181 WCL, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L181 WCL is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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