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NL53 OPA

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OPA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 83,716 miles

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

VERY muddy underneath needs cleaning or will be refused to test next year

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

VERY muddy underneath needs cleaning or will be refused to test next year

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under car very muddy

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,495 miles

CAR VERY MUDDY UNDERNEATH

Fail 16 Nov 2022 79,490 miles

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

CAR VERY MUDDY UNDERNEATH

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,724 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 70,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,219 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 68,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,261 miles

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

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

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 18 Feb 2015 58,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,678 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,792 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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NL53 OPA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL53 OPA, 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 NL53 OPA registered?

NL53 OPA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is NL53 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 OPA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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