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VX53 WLW

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WLW
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 135,772 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 128,877 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 121,973 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,183 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,941 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,360 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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VX53 WLW is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX53 WLW, 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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VX53 WLW is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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