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OU53 FZB

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,029 mi
Last recorded139,029 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FZB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 139,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 200,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 199,644 miles

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

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Pass 3 Nov 2018 200,849 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 200,849 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 199,742 miles

235/70R16 tyres fitted all round at time of test.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 199,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 196,972 miles

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

cracking in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 195,273 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 194,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 173,652 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 173,652 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 147,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,261 miles

Front discs wearing down.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,061 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,415 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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OU53 FZB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU53 FZB, 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 OU53 FZB registered?

OU53 FZB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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