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PG53 RVL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 104,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 101,040 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,982 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,021 miles

Foot brake pedal has slight travel. suggest attention soon.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 99,964 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Near side Front fog lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Off side rear brake pipe corroded near the limit !.............

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,188 miles

Near side front fog lamp inoperative . ( 1/3/2018 onwards )

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,610 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,222 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front steering wheel has play up and down

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,221 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front steering wheel has play up and down

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,595 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,314 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,688 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,715 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,382 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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PG53 RVL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG53 RVL, 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 PG53 RVL registered?

PG53 RVL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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