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VN53 UDK

2003 Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD99,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UDK
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo Denver LWB 4WD
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 105,301 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,561 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,545 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,421 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

gearbox noisey

Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,406 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

gearbox noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,842 miles

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

o/s mirror glass very slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,635 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,709
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
fog lamp not working 17
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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VN53 UDK is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,071 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 Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN53 UDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN53 UDK is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Denver LWB 4WD, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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