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ST53 RZB

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RZB
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,330 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,573 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS sills , floor pan and chassis corroded (also coated with rustrpoofing in areas), but not yet considered excessive, would advise treatment/repair to prevent further decay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,573 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS sills , floor pan and chassis corroded (also coated with rustrpoofing in areas), but not yet considered excessive, would advise treatment/repair to prevent further decay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,252 miles

Chassis and floorpan corroded , also covered with rustproofing

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 80,252 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working LAMPHOLDER BROKEN (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chassis and floorpan corroded , also covered with rustproofing

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,404 miles

Nearside Front 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))

underside has lots of surface corrosion

Fail 20 May 2019 70,404 miles

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

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

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

underside has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,617 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in Steering linkage, unable to identify due to splash/sump gaurd

Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in Steering linkage, unable to identify due to splash/sump gaurd

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,549 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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ST53 RZB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST53 RZB, 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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ST53 RZB is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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