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LC05 NCV

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,633 mi
Last recorded194,633 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NCV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 194,633 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 190,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 186,432 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 182,250 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 182,250 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 177,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

below signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2021 177,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

below signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 169,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 163,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 159,436 miles

Exhaust corroded

Movement in both side front wheel bearings

Movement in nearside front outer drop link joints

Movement in offside rear, rear spring hanger rubber mounting

Nearside rear and offside front indicator lamps faded

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

Slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Oct 2018 159,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Movement in both side front wheel bearings

Movement in nearside front outer drop link joints

Movement in offside rear, rear spring hanger rubber mounting

Nearside rear and offside front indicator lamps faded

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

Slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,843 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Movement in nearside front outer anti-roll bar link joint

Fail 25 Sep 2017 146,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Movement in nearside front outer anti-roll bar link joint

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,402 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,402 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,040 miles

Movement in both front outer anti-roll bar links

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 119,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Movement in both front outer anti-roll bar links

Movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,927 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

tempory number plates fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,010 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley test

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

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre low on tread 3mm

front discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

most tyres worn to 3mm

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,584 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

slight slackness noted in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2010 65,509 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

slight play noted in f/n/s wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,947 miles

all tyres new

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,088 miles

both front tyres noted worn on the inner edge

f/o/s tyre perished on the outer wall

r/o/s tyre noted worn on the inner edge

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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LC05 NCV is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 NCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC05 NCV is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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