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VN05 VRD

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VRD
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 135,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 132,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 132,745 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 130,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 127,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 127,865 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 120,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush beginning to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 120,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush beginning to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,241 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 113,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has a cut

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has a cut

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut - outer side wall, but not to the cords

Fail 8 Jun 2016 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut - outer side wall, but not to the cords

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,463 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,546 miles

N/S/F wiper blade rubber has small split in centre - recommend replacement.

O/S/F wheel bearing has play - recommend repair.

Pass 24 May 2012 71,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,166 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,864 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,864 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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VN05 VRD is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 VRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN05 VRD is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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