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VE53 LVR

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,307 mi
Last recorded160,307 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LVR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 160,307 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 160,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,111 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,111 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 145,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front side light bulbs incorrect suspect 21w not 5w

Pass 19 Oct 2012 143,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,298 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 137,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 137,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 131,462 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split and worn ,clutch rubber missing ,attension reqd

Fail 25 Nov 2009 131,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split and worn ,clutch rubber missing ,attension reqd

Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,414 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Full Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel reliability report

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VE53 LVR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE53 LVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE53 LVR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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