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X971 XJO

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 XJO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,227 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,663 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,684 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,161 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,881 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear axle seals leaking slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,174 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,448 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,341 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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X971 XJO is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X971 XJO, 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 26 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X971 XJO registered?

X971 XJO is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X971 XJO safe to buy?

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