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Isuzu Trooper

Green and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 3,494 cc

L23 RBNMOT history

L23 RBN is a green and grey diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 294,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L23 RBN green Isuzu Trooper – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Isuzu Trooper, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
294,365 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Green and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RBN was last recorded at 294,365 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 9,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2014: 108,070 miles, lower than 215,655 miles on 18 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
284,394 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,971 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,365 miles
  • 2025 – 284,394 miles
  • 2024 – 125,815 miles
  • 2019 – 125,735 miles
  • 2018 – 124,805 miles
  • 2017 – 122,700 miles
  • 2016 – 119,895 miles
  • 2015 – 116,089 miles
  • 2014 – 108,070 miles
  • 2013 – 215,655 miles
  • 2012 – 206,009 miles
  • 2011 – 193,766 miles
  • 2010 – 175,078 miles
  • 2009 – 158,892 miles
  • 2008 – 155,745 miles
  • 2007 – 138,478 miles
  • 2006 – 123,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clips not locating fully

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight noise (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,365 miles (+9,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    294,365 miles
    Test number
    494435676305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass284,394 miles (+158,579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    284,394 miles
    Test number
    484713195415
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,815 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,815 miles
    Test number
    576900615805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass125,735 miles (+9)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,735 miles
    Test number
    481909688375
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clips not locating fully (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,726 miles (+921)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,726 miles
    Test number
    276508027755
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clips not locating fully (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    288392438021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon standard light switch fitted

  7. Fail124,805 miles (+2,105)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    721150266987
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon standard light switch fitted

  8. Pass122,700 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    959987820816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass119,895 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    188332371833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight noise (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temporary gaiter fitted (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens slightly damaged (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisorySwivel towing pin not fitted at time of retest

  10. Fail119,879 miles (+3,790)12 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    848299025946
    • FailureFuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSwivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight noise (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temporary gaiter fitted (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens slightly damaged (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass116,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    627367735017
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail116,089 miles (+8,019)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    778587135018
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,070 miles (-107,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    187984744091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail215,655 miles (+9,646)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,655 miles
    Test number
    215592653352
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass206,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    206,009 miles
    Test number
    467066422210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail206,009 miles (+12,243)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,009 miles
    Test number
    847076222240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass193,766 miles (+18,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    193,766 miles
    Test number
    939794091193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass175,078 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    175,078 miles
    Test number
    360748910279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail175,062 miles (+16,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,062 miles
    Test number
    652617310241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail158,892 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,892 miles
    Test number
    901502629260
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass158,892 miles (+3,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    158,892 miles
    Test number
    990412229293
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass155,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    155,745 miles
    Test number
    744007858124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail155,745 miles (+5,243)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,745 miles
    Test number
    374936058133
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass150,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    674053528091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail150,502 miles (+12,024)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    971253828023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass138,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    220634347429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,478 miles (+14,892)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    240424347198
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass123,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    222355826069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail123,586 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    292445026068
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L23 RBN

Does L23 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RBN is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RBN?
The MOT on L23 RBN is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RBN done?
L23 RBN was recorded at 294,365 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has L23 RBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RBN has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 RBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 RBN find?
L23 RBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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