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ST03 DZD

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,340 mi
Last recorded127,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 DZD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,340 miles

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2018 127,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,581 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 104,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle (chassis) corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,784 miles

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

o/s/f ferrule

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f ferrule

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,471 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,762 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded,front and centre exhaust deteriorated,

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,611 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded,front and centre exhaust deteriorated,

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 36,186 miles

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

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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ST03 DZD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST03 DZD, 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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ST03 DZD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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