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RX02 LEF

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,153 mi
Last recorded187,153 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 LEF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 187,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front both body to chassis rubber mounts perished/cracking

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 184,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front body to chassis rubber mounts perished

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 184,293 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front body to chassis rubber mounts perished

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 181,094 miles

Front both body to chassis rubber mounts perished

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 181,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both body to chassis rubber mounts perished

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 178,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust back box corroded at pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes rusty at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,829 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 158,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 153,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 136,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 128,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,501 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 117,287 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 101,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 99,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,533 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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RX02 LEF is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 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 RX02 LEF, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX02 LEF registered?

RX02 LEF is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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