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R299 GRL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Beige Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

428,201 mi
Last recorded428,201 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 GRL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 428,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment rubbers deteriorated

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

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

Park brake has just met the minimum requirement

Fail 27 May 2022 428,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment rubbers deteriorated

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

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

Park brake has just met the minimum requirement

Pass 23 May 2021 416,989 miles

Rear Corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 May 2021 416,989 miles

Rear Corrosion to chassis

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 408,462 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2019 397,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Corrosion - rear axle and chassis

Pass 9 May 2018 385,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 376,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 362,555 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N s r and o s r (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 343,671 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 326,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 326,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 309,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 309,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 290,016 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 264,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 241,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 215,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 193,408 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 193,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 174,049 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 174,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 142,371 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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R299 GRL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Beige with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R299 GRL, 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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R299 GRL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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