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PK03 UBA

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 UBA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 122,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 122,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 119,243 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 118,178 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,129 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 116,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear along length and disconnected from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp. valve to flexi hose and disconnected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,662 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,937 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,181 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,469 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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PK03 UBA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK03 UBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK03 UBA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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