Isuzu Trooper
Blue and Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,999 cc
SWC 253MOT history
SWC 253 is a blue and grey diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 129,534 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,021 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SWC 253
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Isuzu
- Model
- Trooper
- Colour
- Blue and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SWC 253 was last recorded at 129,534 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,389 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 145 miles
- Average per year
- 3,021 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,534 miles
- 2025 – 129,389 miles
- 2024 – 129,060 miles
- 2023 – 128,181 miles
- 2022 – 126,941 miles
- 2021 – 126,482 miles
- 2020 – 126,038 miles
- 2019 – 125,537 miles
- 2018 – 125,050 miles
- 2017 – 124,423 miles
- 2016 – 123,390 miles
- 2015 – 121,007 miles
- 2014 – 116,254 miles
- 2013 – 111,767 miles
- 2012 – 107,009 miles
- 2011 – 99,262 miles
- 2010 – 92,821 miles
- 2009 – 86,575 miles
- 2008 – 81,559 miles
- 2007 – 75,745 miles
- 2006 – 68,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,534 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,534 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 129,534 miles
- Test number
- 818089525880
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass129,389 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 129,389 miles
- Test number
- 645226022667
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail129,389 miles (+329)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,389 miles
- Test number
- 267068966527
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass129,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 129,060 miles
- Test number
- 390366706471
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail129,060 miles (+879)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,060 miles
- Test number
- 836814792064
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass128,181 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 128,181 miles
- Test number
- 986909802890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,181 miles (+1,240)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,181 miles
- Test number
- 456251166839
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,941 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,941 miles
- Test number
- 494578258619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,941 miles (+459)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,941 miles
- Test number
- 335007599777
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,482 miles (+444)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 126,482 miles
- Test number
- 633638630707
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,038 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,038 miles
- Test number
- 650807509273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,537 miles (+487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 125,537 miles
- Test number
- 509857008800
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,050 miles (+627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,050 miles
- Test number
- 344638365732
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,423 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 124,423 miles
- Test number
- 738308179695
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,390 miles (+2,383)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 123,390 miles
- Test number
- 289496502782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,007 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 121,007 miles
- Test number
- 716458585126
- NoteAdvanced corrosion front to rear brake pipes
Fail121,007 miles (+4,753)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,007 miles
- Test number
- 985818485145
- Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteAdvanced corrosion front to rear brake pipes
Pass116,254 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 116,254 miles
- Test number
- 736916004259
- NoteAdvanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes
- NoteAdvanced wear front shock assorbers
- NoteAdvanced wear rear brake pads
- NoteBoth front outer cv gaitors split
Fail116,254 miles (+4,487)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,254 miles
- Test number
- 975466404252
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAdvanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes
- NoteAdvanced wear front shock assorbers
- NoteAdvanced wear rear brake pads
- NoteBoth front outer cv gaitors split
Pass111,767 miles (+4,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 111,767 miles
- Test number
- 299277093497
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,009 miles (+7,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 107,009 miles
- Test number
- 165911902280
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass99,262 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 99,262 miles
- Test number
- 629322301215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,821 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 92,821 miles
- Test number
- 341369400408
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass86,575 miles (+5,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 86,575 miles
- Test number
- 260277499118
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,559 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 81,559 miles
- Test number
- 410843798129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,745 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 75,745 miles
- Test number
- 551150607277
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,720 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 68,720 miles
- Test number
- 704161896118
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Questions about SWC 253
- What vehicle is registration SWC 253 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SWC 253 on a blue and grey diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SWC 253 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWC 253 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SWC 253?
- The MOT on SWC 253 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SWC 253 done?
- SWC 253 was recorded at 129,534 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
- Has SWC 253 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SWC 253 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on SWC 253 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 SWC 253 find?
- SWC 253 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: general underside corrosion.
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