UK vehicle statistics / Isuzu

How many Isuzu Rodeo cars are left?

At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 5,275 licensed and 2,394 SORN vehicles in the UK within the Isuzu Rodeo generic-model group.

Is the Rodeo disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 13,013 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 5,275 in 2026 Q1, down 59%. That is down 42% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 2,394 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 7,669 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.

A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.

Fuel

DfT codes every vehicle in the Isuzu Rodeo generic-model group as diesel.

Rodeo MOT pass rate

In 2024, 54.1% of 4,357 Isuzu Rodeo MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 55.4% of cars aged 10–14 years passed first time, against 53.4% aged 15–30 years.

• Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 8.5% of tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
• Position Lamps — 7.8% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
• Suspension Arms — 7.4% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
• Brake Performance — 7% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.

Full age bands and failure notes are on the Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate page.

Before you buy

• Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 8.5% of tests in 2024. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
• Position Lamps — 7.8% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
• Suspension Arms — 7.4% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
• Brake Performance — 7% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
• Ask why it was off the road — Of the 7,669 Rodeo vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 3 is SORN (2,394 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
• Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 59% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 13,013. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
• Check the actual Rodeo — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.

Quarterly licensed and SORN counts

Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.

Other Isuzu models

• D-MAX — 57,194 licensed. MOT pass rate
• Trooper — 1,636 licensed. MOT pass rate
• D-MAX V-Cross — 264 licensed
• Pick-UP — 97 licensed
• Bighorn — 36 licensed

See how many of every Isuzu model are left

Common questions

How many Isuzu Rodeo cars are left in the UK?

5,275 were licensed and 2,394 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.

How many Isuzu Rodeo cars are SORN?

2,394 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 7,669 still on the DVLA record at the end of 2026 Q1.

Is the Rodeo disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 13,013 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 5,275 in 2026 Q1, down 59%. That is down 42% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 2,394 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 7,669 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.

What fuel is the Rodeo coded as?

DfT codes every vehicle in the Isuzu Rodeo generic-model group as diesel.

What is the Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate?

In 2024, 54.1% of 4,357 Isuzu Rodeo MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average.

What does the Rodeo fail its MOT on?

The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are front and rear fog lamps (8.5% of tests), position lamps (7.8% of tests), suspension arms (7.4% of tests).

Does this say whether one Rodeo is a good buy?

No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.

Source and limitations

Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.

Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.