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VA51 XVD

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XVD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,381 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box and idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,132 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box and idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,236 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box and idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2019 136,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,902 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,225 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on shoulders.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake pipe junction corroded.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,705 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 126,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 119,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,907 miles

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

tow bar [aux] wiring damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

tow bar [aux] wiring damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,361 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 100,361 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 924,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2008 83,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,508 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 77,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VA51 XVD is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 VA51 XVD, 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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VA51 XVD is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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