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M972 DBX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,636 mi
Last recorded234,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 DBX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 234,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 234,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 229,380 miles

slight play in o/s/f w/bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 229,359 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f w/bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 213,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 197,568 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 197,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 183,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s door mirror tem. repair

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 25 Nov 2009 182,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror temp repair

surface rust to under body

Pass 28 Jul 2008 169,612 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 169,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 165,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 147,151 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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M972 DBX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green 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 M972 DBX, 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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M972 DBX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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