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WG53 NHN

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,730 mi
Last recorded35,730 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NHN
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 35,727 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to ns rear spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 35,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 31,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,667 miles

All tyres 2003

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 19,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 19,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 19,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 18,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,353 miles

N s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front body mount rubber deteriorated

offside front brake binding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear handbrake cable mount deterioated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 8,853 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear handbrake cable mount deterioated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 7,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,210 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 4,885 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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WG53 NHN is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 89,027 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 WG53 NHN, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG53 NHN registered?

WG53 NHN is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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