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VN54 DGU

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DGU
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front o/s and n/s brake flexis corroding solid pipes

Nearside Rear light damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 74,312 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front o/s and n/s brake flexis corroding solid pipes

Nearside Rear light damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,813 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 71,111 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,846 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,823 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,303 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 57,315 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,407 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 48,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,051 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,048 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,104 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,847 miles

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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VN54 DGU is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 91,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN54 DGU, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN54 DGU is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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