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YJ03 HJK

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HJK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,777 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator mount corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 128,732 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 Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced holed by corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 124,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight seepage from outer clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 120,249 miles

Upper Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight seepage from outer clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 114,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator cross member above chassis corroded away

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive You should fail a vehicle if a fluid leak creates a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that’s more than 75mm in diameter or if there are many leaks which collectively leak fluid at the same rate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 114,491 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded flat with items on top. unable too check seat belts also ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

radiator support bracket excessively corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 109,986 miles

Front radiator support bar corroded badly

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 104,786 miles

Front radiator support bar corroded

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

Fail 11 May 2020 104,786 miles

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

Front radiator support bar corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2019 100,570 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 95,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,886 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 80,756 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bearing

Pass 9 May 2015 69,655 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 69,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,271 miles

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

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

front tyres diffirent size to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,488 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 101,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,722 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 24,722 miles

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

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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YJ03 HJK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ03 HJK, 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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YJ03 HJK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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