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L942 SJN

2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto145,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 SJN
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 131,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 131,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 131,310 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Weight off (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,315 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 131,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre on wear limit.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,140 miles

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

front top arm inner bushes slight play

n/s side step loose

Fail 23 Apr 2009 125,140 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front top arm inner bushes slight play

n/s side step loose

Pass 16 Jan 2008 115,303 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rear joint slight blow

power steering box slight weeping

Fail 15 Jan 2008 115,299 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear joint slight blow

power steering box slight weeping

Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 104,988 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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L942 SJN is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,016 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 Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L942 SJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L942 SJN is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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