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NL03 KVJ

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 114,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak leak from bottom of box (2.2.D.2e)

Coolant leak possibly from oil cooler assembly ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,632 miles

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

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

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

rear diff pinon oil seal leaking slightly

rear of rear propshaft uj worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear diff pinon oil seal leaking slightly

rear of rear propshaft uj worn

slight leak from offside inner cv gaiter clip

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,755 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,601 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,556 miles

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

exhaust starting to leak.

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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NL03 KVJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL03 KVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL03 KVJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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