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L489 WYJ

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,941 mi
Last recorded223,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 WYJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 223,941 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings slight play(adjustable) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in boot still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 210,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 195,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 175,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,471 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 ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 169,170 miles

Front number plate poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 165,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 165,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 161,159 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 161,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 153,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,133 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 149,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 145,165 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 29 Jul 2009 142,173 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 137,796 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 around engine and front axle

Pass 23 Jul 2007 132,356 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 132,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 127,243 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 127,180 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L489 WYJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L489 WYJ, 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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What year was L489 WYJ registered?

L489 WYJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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