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NU03 DTF

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,693 mi
Last recorded128,693 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB81,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DTF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 128,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 128,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 117,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,302 miles

corrosion various areas

Fail 20 Nov 2015 103,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion various areas

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,774 miles

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

corrosion chassis various areas

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,475 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,686 miles

main exhaust silencer corroded

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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NU03 DTF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU03 DTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU03 DTF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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