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LR02 GOU

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

178,411 mi
Last recorded178,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 GOU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 178,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 174,157 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 167,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 167,722 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 161,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 157,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,856 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 153,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,998 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 141,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,204 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 121,204 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,994 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,296 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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LR02 GOU is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 LR02 GOU, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR02 GOU registered?

LR02 GOU is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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