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YD03 VWL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,182 mi
Last recorded160,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 160,182 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded, not seriously affecting strength of body mounting points

nearside rear and offside rear lamp lenses damaged

slight play/lift in upper steering column

Pass 14 Jan 2016 157,255 miles

lift in upper steering column

nearside and offside rear lamp lenses cracked

offside rear inner sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jan 2015 153,464 miles

Corrosion to underside

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Fail 13 Jan 2015 153,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Corrosion to underside

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jan 2013 150,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 150,497 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 150,489 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

front brakes did not lock when tested

Fail 29 Sep 2011 150,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

black paint prevents proper visual inspection of brake pipes,fuel pipes etc

front steering and suspension parts slightly corroded

rear suspesion parts slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 104,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 Mar 2008 109,602 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,578 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,983 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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YD03 VWL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD03 VWL, 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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YD03 VWL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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