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YJ53 CWT

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CWT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,259 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Front Number Plate Cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,468 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2024 108,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,741 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,357 miles

Front Number Plate Crack

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 91,355 miles

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

Front Number Plate Crack

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,254 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,968 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,780 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres cracking in side walls (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,779 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres cracking in side walls (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,428 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,742 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,742 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,756 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear door trim

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light lens incomplete over reverse light

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,756 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside rear door trim

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light lens incomplete over reverse light

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise damage to nsr door trim

Fail 5 Oct 2011 40,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise damage to nsr door trim

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,598 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,092 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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YJ53 CWT is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJ53 CWT, 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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YJ53 CWT is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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