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L950 XOU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,746 mi
Last recorded168,746 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 XOU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 168,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 158,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion chassis

fuel pipes corrodeing

oil around engine

slight play wheelbearings

Fail 29 Jan 2013 158,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion chassis

front pads low

fuel pipes corrodeing

oil around engine

slight play wheelbearings

Pass 24 Jan 2012 149,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 203,715 miles

exhaust slightly blowing on middle joint.

nearside outer cv gaitor split [ non driving wheels]

Fail 4 Dec 2010 203,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside outer cv gaitor split [ non driving wheels]

Fail 15 Dec 2009 186,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front drive shaft outer cv gaitor split, not driving wheels.

offside door mirror poor lense, slightly insecure mounting.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 186,975 miles

nearside front drive shaft outer cv gaitor split, not driving wheels.

offside door mirror poor lense, slightly insecure mounting.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 173,753 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 155,583 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 155,583 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

deep age crakes outer cv boots

hand brake hight

tyres worning unevanly all round

Pass 3 Jun 2006 126,069 miles

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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L950 XOU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L950 XOU, 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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L950 XOU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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