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VU03 DVL

2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,501 mi
Last recorded185,501 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB75,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 DVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick-up 4X2 Td LWB
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 185,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 185,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 179,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 179,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 174,223 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 174,223 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 169,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 169,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 165,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 160,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,697 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth And clutch pedal grip (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 152,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 147,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,939 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 140,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,796 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side rear shocker cover corrored

off side front brake slighty binding on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 113,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,950 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,955 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,954 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB?

Based on 2,166 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
fog lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 46
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VU03 DVL is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 75,477 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 Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 DVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU03 DVL is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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