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EA02 RDZ

2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,984 mi
Last recorded185,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel97,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RDZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 185,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,586 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 179,585 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 174,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 174,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 167,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 167,195 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 161,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 155,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 152,236 miles

fuel tank area slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2017 148,171 miles

fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 16 May 2016 144,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 139,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 134,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 130,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 122,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,517 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 108,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 101,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 96,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 88,210 miles

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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EA02 RDZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 97,486 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 EA02 RDZ, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA02 RDZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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