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SB53 LZD

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 LZD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 169,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member at tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rails have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner wheel arches and sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 169,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

inner wheel arches and sills corroded

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 166,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 166,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 163,377 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 156,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 150,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 139,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,343 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 129,331 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil springs are not a matched pair

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,435 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,248 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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SB53 LZD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB53 LZD, 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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SB53 LZD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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