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Isuzu Trooper

Gold · Diesel · 1994 · 2,999 cc

M171 COTMOT history

M171 COT is a gold diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 403,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
403,472 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M171 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M171 COT was last recorded at 403,472 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2015: 245,206 miles, lower than 245,798 miles on 1 Oct 2015.
  • 18 Nov 2017: 280,538 miles, lower than 295,569 miles on 4 Nov 2016.

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
394,531 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,941 miles
Average per year
14,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 403,472 miles
  • 2025 – 394,531 miles
  • 2024 – 382,026 miles
  • 2022 – 368,910 miles
  • 2021 – 350,102 miles
  • 2020 – 332,332 miles
  • 2019 – 320,984 miles
  • 2018 – 302,274 miles
  • 2017 – 280,538 miles
  • 2016 – 295,569 miles
  • 2015 – 245,206 miles
  • 2014 – 233,871 miles
  • 2012 – 192,222 miles
  • 2011 – 185,338 miles
  • 2010 – 174,498 miles
  • 2009 – 159,349 miles
  • 2008 – 147,958 miles
  • 2007 – 132,490 miles
  • 2006 – 119,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass403,472 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over body and chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass403,472 miles (+8,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    403,472 miles
    Test number
    537254907121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass394,531 miles (+12,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    394,531 miles
    Test number
    822423068975
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass382,026 miles (+13,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    382,026 miles
    Test number
    556302541328
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass368,910 miles (+18,808)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    368,910 miles
    Test number
    545018337978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass350,102 miles (+17,770)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    350,102 miles
    Test number
    409330741427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass332,332 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    332,332 miles
    Test number
    777242745966
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over body and chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail332,322 miles (+11,338)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    332,322 miles
    Test number
    727998100302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over body and chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass320,984 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    320,984 miles
    Test number
    921378699183
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail320,977 miles (+18,703)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,977 miles
    Test number
    533659999844
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass302,274 miles (+21,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    302,274 miles
    Test number
    897767207986
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass280,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    280,538 miles
    Test number
    634484877355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail280,538 miles (-15,031)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,538 miles
    Test number
    909868263977
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass295,569 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    295,569 miles
    Test number
    679441717653
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail295,564 miles (+50,358)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,564 miles
    Test number
    450062907557
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass245,206 miles (-592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    245,206 miles
    Test number
    167610167715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail245,798 miles (+11,927)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,798 miles
    Test number
    639120856127
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass233,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    233,871 miles
    Test number
    855591544246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass206,258 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    206,258 km
    Test number
    657053763112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass192,222 miles (+6,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    192,222 miles
    Test number
    579975442158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass185,338 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    185,338 miles
    Test number
    215989351445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass174,498 miles (+15,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    174,498 miles
    Test number
    781485520112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass159,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    159,349 miles
    Test number
    261304619196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail159,339 miles (+11,381)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,339 miles
    Test number
    651134819158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass147,958 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,958 miles
    Test number
    250760508135
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail147,949 miles (+15,459)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,949 miles
    Test number
    284855688060
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass132,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    710114177027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail132,490 miles (+12,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    262094577040
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  28. Pass119,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    119,715 miles
    Test number
    490211756100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail119,715 miles (+24)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,715 miles
    Test number
    584166736163
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Fail119,691 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    203159126104
    • FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about M171 COT

Does M171 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M171 COT is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M171 COT?
The MOT on M171 COT is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M171 COT done?
M171 COT was recorded at 403,472 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 14,384 miles a year.
Has M171 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M171 COT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on M171 COT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M171 COT find?
M171 COT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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