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L962 SGU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,088 mi
Last recorded190,088 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 SGU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 190,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,821 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 174,873 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion / undersealed underbody

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 174,871 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion / undersealed underbody

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,905 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion / underseal

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 166,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion / underseal

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear / nsf aswell (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 159,732 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis mounting point excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis mounting point excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 154,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,429 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 177,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,970 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,942 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,999 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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L962 SGU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L962 SGU, 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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L962 SGU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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