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NJ03 DWC

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

174,490 mi
Last recorded174,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 DWC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 174,490 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 174,490 miles

Fuel pipe leaking above rear axle (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 171,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 171,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 169,385 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 169,385 miles

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 166,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,362 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

brake pipes on rear axle corroding

n/s rearmost seat not fitted @ time of test

oil filter corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2012 159,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

brake pipes on rear axle corroding

n/s rearmost seat not fitted @ time of test

oil filter corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,301 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

acceptable up and down play at steering wheel.(height adjuster)

engine oil not reistering on dipstick. one litre added before test.

n/s rear passenger seat missing at time of test so unable to check condition and operation of seat belt.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 151,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

acceptable up and down play at steering wheel.(height adjuster)

engine oil not reistering on dipstick. one litre added before test.

n/s rear passenger seat missing at time of test so unable to check condition and operation of seat belt.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,217 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil

n/s rearmost folding seat not fitted at time of test.

play in locking mechanism of adjustable steering column

some lift in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2010 141,216 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil

play in locking mechanism of adjustable steering column

some lift in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,035 miles

n/s rearmost seat not fitted @ time of test

some lift in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2009 129,035 miles

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

n/s rearmost seat not fitted @ time of test

some lift in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,138 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2007 119,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 119,157 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,031 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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NJ03 DWC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NJ03 DWC, 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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NJ03 DWC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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