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VO53 MKP

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

216,818 mi
Last recorded216,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MKP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 216,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 212,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 208,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 203,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills 2 sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2022 203,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills 2 sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2021 197,432 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sill wheel arch liner/sill covers not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 197,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sill wheel arch liner/sill covers not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 191,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. inner wheel arch liner not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 187,972 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,718 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 183,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 179,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 176,363 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 176,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 175,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 175,430 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 174,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 174,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 170,709 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 179,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 164,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 157,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 150,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,180 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,638 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 118,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 28 Aug 2007 118,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 99,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 99,404 miles

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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VO53 MKP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 VO53 MKP, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO53 MKP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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