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WA03 TBY

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

153,035 mi
Last recorded153,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 TBY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 153,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight oil leaks

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 24 Feb 2026 152,767 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged slight insecure

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

underbody corrosion not to excess

Fail 21 Feb 2026 152,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged slight insecure

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

underbody corrosion not to excess

Fail 5 Jan 2026 152,643 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 14 Dec 2024 150,519 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 150,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

only front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,860 miles

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

ONLY 2 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST NEAR SIDE REAR AND CENTRAL REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS MISSING

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHED WITH 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive smell of diesel fuel from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive smell of diesel fuel from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 136,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,843 miles

Nearside poor beam image headlight

slight play in steering ball joints in general

Fail 30 Jan 2020 134,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside poor beam image headlight

slight play in steering ball joints in general

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,508 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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,960 miles

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

all four tyres are starting to perrish

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,007 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,007 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

nsr and osr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 May 2012 98,636 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 98,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,681 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,962 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 66,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,743 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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WA03 TBY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WA03 TBY, 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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What year was WA03 TBY registered?

WA03 TBY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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