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R348 TKV

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 TKV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,965 miles

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

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

Steering idle arm has play in bushing

Fail 11 Mar 2025 112,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Steering idle arm has play in bushing

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,878 miles

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

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

Steering idle arm has play in bushing

Underside has corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2024 111,874 miles

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

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

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

Steering idle arm has play in bushing

Underside has corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,000 miles

Offside Front play in hub

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GOVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,260 miles

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively shaft which comes out of the steering box (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,730 miles

Knocking from O/S/R wheel, rocking wheel.

wiring resting on steering column

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

Based on 13,306 MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,049
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 684
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 353
constant velocity joint gaiter split 351
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R348 TKV is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 148,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Bighorn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R348 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R348 TKV is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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