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NL53 OOF

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,054 mi
Last recorded174,054 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OOF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,054 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2024 174,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2023 155,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight wear and corrosion on discs

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 133,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes to junction on inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight wear and corrosion on discs

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in places on other brake pipes

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2015 131,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in places on other brake pipes

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2014 124,373 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front sump cover fouls anti roll bar

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,961 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,098 miles

O/S/F DROP LINK WORN

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 113,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,283 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 69,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,738 miles

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

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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NL53 OOF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL53 OOF, 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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NL53 OOF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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