CarVerify

Free Car Check

WX53 OZP

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Isuzu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 OZP
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 147,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

truck tub corrosion / rear arches

underbody & chassis corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bed underbody corroded

centre box exit exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 147,301 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bed underbody corroded

centre box exit exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre hole where nail has been ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recording little effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front head lamp bracket mount broken and loose

Offside Rear welding repair to inner and outer sill heavy underseal - unable to assess repair properly

Fail 27 Feb 2020 141,466 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed near body mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front head lamp bracket mount broken and loose

Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 139,080 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounting bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,455 miles

Nearside Rear damage to boot

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

wipers leave a smear

Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to boot

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

wipers leave a smear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to rear bumper

wipers leave light smear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,612 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to rear bumper

wipers leave light smear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,897 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 112,675 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light due to cracked lens (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off (7.1.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,106 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side front drive shaft gaters not secure both boots small end but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side front drive shaft gaters not secure both boots small end but preventing the ingress of dirt

unable to check offside headlamp aim

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,039 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

fuel cap of temperary type

Pass 29 Feb 2012 228,948 miles

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

fuel cap of a temperary locking type

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

fuel cap of a temperary locking type

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,755 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 25,398 miles

1 both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

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
Full Isuzu Rodeo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WX53 OZP is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX53 OZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX53 OZP?

You can check the full history of WX53 OZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WX53 OZP registered?

WX53 OZP is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WX53 OZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 OZP shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX53 OZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WX53 OZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.