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PA03 DCV

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DCV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,544 miles

under body corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 78,346 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded feed and return ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces are badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine check lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE REAR AXLE STEEL TO FLEX JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR SEAT FOLDED AND FULL OF TOOLS ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,475 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres have sidewall cracks

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,786 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,253 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,783 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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PA03 DCV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PA03 DCV, 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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PA03 DCV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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