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Isuzu Trooper

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,254 cc

G397 BLDMOT history

G397 BLD is a black petrol Isuzu Trooper first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,782 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G397 BLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,254 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G397 BLD was last recorded at 46,782 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,344 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,782 miles
  • 2024 – 46,344 miles
  • 2023 – 45,805 miles
  • 2022 – 45,362 miles
  • 2021 – 44,919 miles
  • 2020 – 44,224 miles
  • 2019 – 43,598 miles
  • 2018 – 42,132 miles
  • 2017 – 41,893 miles
  • 2016 – 41,574 miles
  • 2015 – 41,359 miles
  • 2014 – 41,063 miles
  • 2013 – 40,819 miles
  • 2012 – 40,605 miles
  • 2011 – 40,404 miles
  • 2010 – 39,521 miles
  • 2009 – 39,236 miles
  • 2008 – 38,998 miles
  • 2007 – 38,662 miles
  • 2006 – 38,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shieldsRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear sill corrodeing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,782 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,782 miles
    Test number
    842981282170
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  2. Pass46,344 miles (+539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    727268126348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  3. Pass45,805 miles (+443)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    816684413197
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill very slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill very slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  4. Pass45,362 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,362 miles
    Test number
    644133650260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  5. Pass44,919 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    102808938201
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  6. Pass44,224 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,224 miles
    Test number
    938066687409
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  7. Pass43,598 miles (+1,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    137522119672
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
    • AdvisoryChassis has multiply points of slight corrosion

  8. Pass42,132 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,132 miles
    Test number
    152784281758
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodeing
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear floor corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring shackle bushes worn

  9. Fail42,132 miles (+239)2 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,132 miles
    Test number
    197293120604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodeing
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear floor corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring shackle bushes worn

  10. Pass41,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    206718929947
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryChassis corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring and shackle bushes worn

  11. Fail41,893 miles (+319)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    837697477642
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryChassis corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring and shackle bushes worn

  12. Pass41,574 miles (+215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    772868848295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops corroded

  13. Pass41,359 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    899767895169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note31 x 10.50 r15 lt BFG
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFree play in both front wheel bearings (advise adjustment)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge (advise replacement)
    • NoteRear chassis corrodeing
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside haedlamp is deteriorated

  14. Fail41,359 miles (+296)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    649477995198
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note31 x 10.50 r15 lt BFG
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFree play in both front wheel bearings (advise adjustment)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge (advise replacement)
    • NoteRear chassis corrodeing
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside haedlamp is deteriorated

  15. Pass41,063 miles (+244)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    216472204280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteNearside rear inner door sill corroded
    • NoteRear floor corroded
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside headlamp is deteriorated (advise replacement)

  16. Pass40,819 miles (+214)9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,819 miles
    Test number
    947731893146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteChassis and rear floor corrodeing
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside front headlamp reflector is deteriorated

  17. Pass40,605 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    536158182197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note31x10.50x15 bf goodrich
    • NoteNearside headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • NoteRear chassis corrodeing
    • NoteRear floor corrodeing

  18. Fail40,605 miles (+201)1 failure5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    808417282125
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note31x10.50x15 bf goodrich
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNearside headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • NoteRear chassis corrodeing
    • NoteRear floor corrodeing

  19. Pass40,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    377811481154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,404 miles (+883)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    246900181489
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note31x10.50 x15 bfg
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass39,521 miles (+285)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    220244180412
    • NoteREAR FUEL LINES RUSTY
    • NoteRUST ON BOTH NEAR AND OFF SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

  22. Fail39,236 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    481017689176
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Pass39,236 miles (+238)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    502867889188
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass38,998 miles (+336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    224620798174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteLeft hand drive headlamps with deflector tape fitted

  25. Pass38,662 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    542659277117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    610827376109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,516 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    252433576184
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about G397 BLD

Does G397 BLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G397 BLD is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on G397 BLD?
The MOT on G397 BLD is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G397 BLD done?
G397 BLD was recorded at 46,782 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 425 miles a year.
Has G397 BLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G397 BLD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on G397 BLD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on G397 BLD find?
G397 BLD passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated and worn; unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields.

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