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N83 CBL

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Silver Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

119,444 mi
Last recorded119,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 CBL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 119,444 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 119,435 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,905 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 115,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Underbody Corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 111,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre rear pipe at union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and rear axle pipes corrodid (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Damaged wing mirror base (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and rear axle pipes corrodid (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,133 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,936 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,051 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,029 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,556 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 63,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 60,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

Based on 13,306 MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,049
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 684
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 353
constant velocity joint gaiter split 351
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N83 CBL is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Silver with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 152,298 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 Bighorn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N83 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N83 CBL is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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