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SV53 HFU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,327 mi
Last recorded67,327 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HFU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced RUSTED BUT STILL OK. WILL NEED REPAIR NEXT YEAR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced WILL NEED REPAIR NEXT YEAR. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

will need sills under plastic n/s and o/s next test /year

Fail 8 Sep 2025 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting broke (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced RUSTED BUT STILL OK. WILL NEED REPAIR NEXT YEAR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced WILL NEED REPAIR NEXT YEAR. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

will need sills under plastic n/s and o/s next test /year

Central Front Upper Undertray likely to become detached REFITTED BOLTS (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPAIRED . NEW BOOT FITTED.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPAIRED . NEW BOOT FITTED.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,481 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,056 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,716 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box pipe has hole in it (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fell in bits on test (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,883 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,883 miles

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

Nearside Front thorn in tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2014 50,520 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 50,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,139 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 46,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

TYRE O/S FRONT WORN INNER EDGE

TYRE O/S FRONT WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,459 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,490 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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SV53 HFU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 HFU, 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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SV53 HFU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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