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R21 DSR

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DSR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,366 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 88,164 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,010 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,646 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge,bump stop missing from nsf,slight play inosf steering idler arm, nsr indicator has tape on lens, rear brake pads low, vechicle structure has corrosion throughout

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,646 miles

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

osf tyre worn inner edge,bump stop missing from nsf,slight play inosf steering idler arm, nsr indicator has tape on lens, rear brake pads low, vechicle structure has corrosion throughout

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,646 miles

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

front number plate cracked,osf tyre worn inner edge, bump stop missing nsf, slight play osf idler arm,nsr indictor lens has tape on it ,vechicle structure showing corrosion throughout

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 67,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,390 miles

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 23 May 2011 62,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 50,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2007 44,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,976 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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R21 DSR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 117,851 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 R21 DSR, 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 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R21 DSR registered?

R21 DSR is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R21 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 DSR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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