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OW03 HZG

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 HZG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 126,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 18 May 2024 119,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle are under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle components, under body and chassi has surface corrosion

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,819 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 114,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,626 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,621 miles

Front unable to view steel brake pipes due to plastic coated

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,621 miles

Front unable to view steel brake pipes due to plastic coated

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,114 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,726 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,149 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,476 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2008 34,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,958 miles

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

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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OW03 HZG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OW03 HZG, 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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OW03 HZG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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