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DK03 RSV

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RSV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 171,975 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 171,841 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2023 171,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2022 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limit valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 166,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limit valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 163,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel b/pipes from limit valve to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear brake pipes to rear b/limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel brake pipes from front to rear limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central exhaust silencer corroding

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from limit valve to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear springs corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush support bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both front b/discs starting to wear

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,641 miles

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

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)

both rear spings starting to rust on top coils

Fail 8 Apr 2015 131,641 miles

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

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

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)

both rear spings starting to rust on top coils

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,857 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 122,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,180 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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DK03 RSV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 RSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK03 RSV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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