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Isuzu Trooper

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,999 cc

T878 SDWMOT history

T878 SDW is a blue diesel Isuzu Trooper first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 202,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
202,753 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 SDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
Trooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 SDW was last recorded at 202,753 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,712 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,753 miles
  • 2024 – 187,166 miles
  • 2023 – 187,040 miles
  • 2022 – 174,648 miles
  • 2021 – 162,686 miles
  • 2020 – 149,006 miles
  • 2019 – 137,701 miles
  • 2018 – 125,095 miles
  • 2017 – 121,198 miles
  • 2016 – 119,215 miles
  • 2015 – 115,230 miles
  • 2014 – 110,758 miles
  • 2012 – 104,831 miles
  • 2011 – 103,643 miles
  • 2010 – 101,052 miles
  • 2008 – 98,893 miles
  • 2007 – 88,998 miles
  • 2006 – 75,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,753 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    202,753 miles
    Test number
    121684825160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail202,712 miles (+15,546)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,712 miles
    Test number
    615991909162
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass187,166 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,166 miles
    Test number
    382788890665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail187,040 miles (+12,392)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,040 miles
    Test number
    123932203742
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass174,648 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,648 miles
    Test number
    998805805790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail174,585 miles (+11,899)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,585 miles
    Test number
    536943577209
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,686 miles (+13,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,686 miles
    Test number
    220500989296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,006 miles
    Test number
    117722144658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,003 miles (+11,302)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,003 miles
    Test number
    337234144331
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,701 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,701 miles
    Test number
    559204527300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,668 miles (+12,573)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    307735846096
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,095 miles
    Test number
    433101229878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,059 miles (+28)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    725566658846
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Fail125,031 miles (+3,833)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,031 miles
    Test number
    789273157401
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Catch poor operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear floor fitted seat area

  15. Pass121,198 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    357959439372
    • AdvisoryBoth sides drive shafts outer c/v boots split
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail121,196 miles (+1,981)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,196 miles
    Test number
    111853018110
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides drive shafts outer c/v boots split
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass119,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    897703816632
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft outer boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber weak operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail119,215 miles (+3,985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    833374811121
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft outer boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber weak operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass115,230 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    296745355457
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Fail115,230 miles (+4,472)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    398382545131
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass110,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    609078524018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,758 miles (+5,927)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    626497524056
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass104,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    686723292278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,831 miles (+1,188)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    668473782241
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteComplete exhaust system very corroded

  25. Pass103,643 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    157253191226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    681540510167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail101,052 miles (+2,159)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    474639000113
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass98,893 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    480967518433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass88,998 miles (+13,517)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    164697597279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass75,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    442869586217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail75,481 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    521839686299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T878 SDW

Does T878 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 SDW expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 SDW?
The MOT on T878 SDW expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 SDW done?
T878 SDW was recorded at 202,753 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has T878 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 SDW has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T878 SDW 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 T878 SDW find?
T878 SDW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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