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Isuzu Trooper

Red and Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 3,059 cc

L81 BRNMOT history

L81 BRN is a red and silver diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 246,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
246,378 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,059 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 BRN was last recorded at 246,378 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,186 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
8,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,378 miles
  • 2024 – 246,186 miles
  • 2023 – 244,110 miles
  • 2022 – 239,151 miles
  • 2021 – 237,698 miles
  • 2020 – 233,219 miles
  • 2019 – 225,045 miles
  • 2018 – 209,951 miles
  • 2017 – 198,098 miles
  • 2016 – 187,772 miles
  • 2015 – 172,252 miles
  • 2014 – 152,691 miles
  • 2013 – 133,028 miles
  • 2012 – 121,385 miles
  • 2011 – 114,213 miles
  • 2010 – 113,098 miles
  • 2007 – 99,686 miles
  • 2006 – 85,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,378 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,378 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    246,378 miles
    Test number
    955930268261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,186 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    246,186 miles
    Test number
    388194773710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass244,110 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    244,110 miles
    Test number
    524743003446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass239,151 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,151 miles
    Test number
    768400208287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass237,698 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    237,698 miles
    Test number
    420454193743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass233,219 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    233,219 miles
    Test number
    741508707267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass225,045 miles (+15,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    225,045 miles
    Test number
    921409451267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    209,951 miles
    Test number
    994245558052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail209,951 miles (+11,853)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,951 miles
    Test number
    524622005347
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass198,098 miles (+10,326)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    198,098 miles
    Test number
    258101289909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass187,772 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    187,772 miles
    Test number
    133313194053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail187,772 miles (+15,520)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,772 miles
    Test number
    950896812251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass172,252 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,252 miles
    Test number
    970699655545
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail172,246 miles (+19,555)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,246 miles
    Test number
    956804422800
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass152,691 miles (+119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,691 miles
    Test number
    396123944313
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail152,572 miles (+19,544)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,572 miles
    Test number
    316712734378
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass133,028 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    208516143341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside & offside chassis rails corroded

  18. Fail133,021 miles (+11,636)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    698843743390
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside & offside chassis rails corroded

  19. Pass121,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    428519042320
    • NoteUnderneath vehicle dirty

  20. Fail121,385 miles (+7,172)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    466498942374
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnderneath vehicle dirty

  21. Pass114,213 miles (+1,115)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    218407681256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass113,098 miles (+13,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    272246310294
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass99,686 miles (+14,623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    800987137032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    811281146020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 BRN

Does L81 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 BRN is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L81 BRN?
The MOT on L81 BRN is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 BRN done?
L81 BRN was recorded at 246,378 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,145 miles a year.
Has L81 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 BRN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L81 BRN 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 L81 BRN find?
L81 BRN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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