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VO08 PLJ

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,288 mi
Last recorded192,288 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 PLJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 192,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 192,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 187,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 185,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 182,389 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 178,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 173,156 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 173,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 169,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play U J SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 159,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush slight play (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 159,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush slight play (2.7.4)

Towbar retaining device missing R clip missing from tow hitch pin (6.6.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front side mirror indicator side repeater lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,434 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,873 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,020 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear fog light on vehicle goes out when towbar electrics connected

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,088 miles

rear fog light on vehicle goes out when towbar electrics connected

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,227 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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VO08 PLJ is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,151 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 VO08 PLJ, 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 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO08 PLJ registered?

VO08 PLJ is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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