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NK53 LCV

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,610 mi
Last recorded183,610 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LCV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 183,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 175,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake limits only just met.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 169,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 169,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 169,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 164,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 156,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 146,660 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 138,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 111,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,233 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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NK53 LCV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NK53 LCV, 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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What year was NK53 LCV registered?

NK53 LCV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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