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Isuzu Trooper

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,999 cc

L115 UTUMOT history

L115 UTU is a blue diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 212,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
212,004 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L115 UTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L115 UTU was last recorded at 212,004 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 5,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,349 miles · 17 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
5,655 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,004 miles
  • 2018 – 206,349 miles
  • 2017 – 174,847 miles
  • 2016 – 169,911 miles
  • 2015 – 164,911 miles
  • 2014 – 160,982 miles
  • 2012 – 149,650 miles
  • 2011 – 142,279 miles
  • 2010 – 132,328 miles
  • 2009 – 129,157 miles
  • 2007 – 121,470 miles
  • 2006 – 116,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder side gennerally corroded

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.

  • Rear seats removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,004 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    212,004 miles
    Test number
    621168541143
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side gennerally corroded

  2. Fail212,001 miles (+5,652)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,001 miles
    Test number
    439286728502
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side gennerally corroded

  3. Pass206,349 miles (+31,502)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    206,349 miles
    Test number
    251729448909
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass174,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,847 miles
    Test number
    247977068596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,847 miles (+4,936)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,847 miles
    Test number
    980606137099
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  6. Pass169,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,911 miles
    Test number
    975252631491
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  7. Fail169,909 miles (+4,998)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,909 miles
    Test number
    448634796737
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  8. Pass164,911 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    164,911 miles
    Test number
    577752025042
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail164,866 miles (+275)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,866 miles
    Test number
    339349615098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail164,591 miles (+3,609)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,591 miles
    Test number
    948312205040
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass160,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    160,982 miles
    Test number
    929974324078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail160,982 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,982 miles
    Test number
    115120114057
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass149,731 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,731 km
    Test number
    185755423086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail149,650 miles (+7,371)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,650 miles
    Test number
    589802232386
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass142,279 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    142,279 miles
    Test number
    396719941250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,328 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    132,328 miles
    Test number
    242787440260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    872450649225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass125,351 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,351 km
    Test number
    811142638275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass121,470 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    933458717254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    202144716227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,743 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    824114616263
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L115 UTU

Does L115 UTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L115 UTU expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L115 UTU?
The MOT on L115 UTU expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L115 UTU done?
L115 UTU was recorded at 212,004 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has L115 UTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L115 UTU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L115 UTU 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 L115 UTU find?
L115 UTU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides, and 3 more.

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