
Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 3,059 cc
R608 XSWMOT history
R608 XSW is a green diesel Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 109,898 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R608 XSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Isuzu
- Model
- Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,059 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R608 XSW was last recorded at 109,898 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,718 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 180 miles
- Average per year
- 3,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 109,898 miles
- 2023 – 99,958 miles
- 2022 – 93,684 miles
- 2021 – 89,321 miles
- 2019 – 84,665 miles
- 2018 – 83,119 miles
- 2017 – 78,127 miles
- 2016 – 75,282 miles
- 2015 – 72,216 miles
- 2014 – 69,692 miles
- 2013 – 67,167 miles
- 2012 – 65,089 miles
- 2011 – 63,515 miles
- 2010 – 61,366 miles
- 2009 – 59,694 miles
- 2008 – 57,455 miles
- 2007 – 55,042 miles
- 2006 – 53,414 miles
- 2005 – 48,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Underside corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,898 miles (+180)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,898 miles
- Test number
- 434337738286
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,718 miles (+9,760)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,718 miles
- Test number
- 607057783894
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,958 miles (+192)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 99,958 miles
- Test number
- 592889720374
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail99,766 miles (+6,082)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,766 miles
- Test number
- 796410973499
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass93,684 miles (+4,363)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,684 miles
- Test number
- 557904397647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded slight blow
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass89,321 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 89,321 miles
- Test number
- 748092746698
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail89,310 miles (+4,645)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,310 miles
- Test number
- 358076045510
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass84,665 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,665 miles
- Test number
- 839168493067
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,663 miles (+1,544)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,663 miles
- Test number
- 354153452457
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,119 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,119 miles
- Test number
- 965629639191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,116 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,116 miles
- Test number
- 157957540623
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass78,127 miles (+2,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,127 miles
- Test number
- 168257965928
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,282 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,282 miles
- Test number
- 598430534847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,216 miles (+2,524)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 378703505413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,692 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,692 miles
- Test number
- 486043014204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,680 miles (+2,513)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,680 miles
- Test number
- 368841414263
- 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass67,167 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,167 miles
- Test number
- 579833513279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,147 miles (+2,058)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,147 miles
- Test number
- 156434503269
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,089 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,089 miles
- Test number
- 318317402252
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,515 miles (+2,149)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,515 miles
- Test number
- 928218801274
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteClutch slave cylender leaking
Pass61,366 miles (+1,672)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,366 miles
- Test number
- 842792400213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,694 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,694 miles
- Test number
- 833002119287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,686 miles (+2,231)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,686 miles
- Test number
- 651281009239
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass57,455 miles (+2,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 57,455 miles
- Test number
- 984340718224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,042 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,042 miles
- Test number
- 414557407230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,414 miles (+5,362)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 53,414 miles
- Test number
- 562937706203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 48,052 miles
- Test number
- 361309405236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R608 XSW
- Does R608 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R608 XSW expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R608 XSW?
- The MOT on R608 XSW expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R608 XSW done?
- R608 XSW was recorded at 109,898 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
- Has R608 XSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R608 XSW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on R608 XSW 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 R608 XSW find?
- R608 XSW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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