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L697 DNX

2005 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Big Horn127,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 DNX
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,918 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassis bump stops missing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,193 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both... (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassis bump stops missing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of chassis slight corrosion various

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,583 miles

advise all 4 tyres scrubbing off inner edges and all approaching 1.6mm recommend replacement near future 245x70x16

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise o/s/r anti roll bar damping unit worn slight play knocking

advise sqeaking o/s/f suspension component

Fail 28 Dec 2017 136,583 miles

Brake has no servo assistance pedal very hard when applied and feels there is no servo assit (3.3.B.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre silencer holed and corroded blowing and also rear tail section holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping vehicle unstable (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v boot split leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bent (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise battery low charged recommend replacement

advise engine leaking oil around oil filter area

advise n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavily scubed off inner edges also cracking perishing between treads and all close to legal limit of 1.6mm highly recommend replacment 245x70x16

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes at ferrels becoming corroded

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

advise o/s/f heavy sqeak suspension component requires further investigation

advise o/s/r anti roll bar damper unit worn slight play and knocking

advise streel fuel lines at rear of vehicle underside becoming heavily corroded

advise underside of vehicle chassis and front and rear suspension components becoming heavily surface corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 136,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

windscreen badly damaged but not obstructing view of road

Pass 4 Sep 2014 136,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

windscreen badly damaged but not obstructing view of road

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 132,451 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,188 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 124,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,848 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,878 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 72,256 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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L697 DNX is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L697 DNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L697 DNX is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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