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L231 MGM

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,209 mi
Last recorded246,209 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 MGM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 246,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 235,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all dash warning lights on

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake pads appear low

some play in top of steering column

Fail 22 May 2009 235,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 194,496 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front cv boots perishing

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges

offside rear shockabsorber damp

offside rear tyre on legal limit in the centre

oil cooler pipe in nearside front engine bay leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2007 194,496 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots perishing

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges

offside rear shockabsorber damp

offside rear tyre on legal limit in the centre

oil cooler pipe in nearside front engine bay leaking

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2006 170,558 miles

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

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

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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L231 MGM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L231 MGM, 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 L231 MGM registered?

L231 MGM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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