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RNZ 2280

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,814 mi
Last recorded153,814 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 2280
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 153,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 153,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,934 miles

3rd row seats (6&7) not fitted at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along offside chassis leg into rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 145,928 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted instead of Halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted instead of Halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

3rd row seats (6&7) not fitted at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along offside chassis leg into rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 144,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 144,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,492 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 137,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,487 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,734 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,626 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. both sides (9.2.5d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,606 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off to middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. both sides (9.2.5d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idle arm (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,864 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 96,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,092 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 74,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

belly pans fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,790 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal pad worn

Fail 3 Jan 2007 41,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal pad worn

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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RNZ 2280 is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RNZ 2280, 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 RNZ 2280 registered?

RNZ 2280 is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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