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L287 EAB

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,627 mi
Last recorded213,627 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 EAB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 213,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 213,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 212,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 211,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 209,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 207,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 205,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 203,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

speedo changed from last test

Pass 8 Nov 2017 164,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 156,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 152,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 149,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

minor movement in top part of adjustable steering column

Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 134,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,829 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,779 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear seats missing unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear seats missing unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 102,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 92,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 83,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 83,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L287 EAB is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 102,561 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 L287 EAB, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L287 EAB registered?

L287 EAB is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is L287 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L287 EAB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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