Isuzu D Max vs Isuzu Rodeo
On MOT-testable defects the Isuzu D Max comes out ahead: 18.4% of its tests record a failure against 28.3% for the Isuzu Rodeo, a 9.8-point gap. The biggest single difference is lighting & signalling, where the Rodeo records failures noticeably more often.
18.4%
D Max fail rate
28.3%
Rodeo fail rate
9.85pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Isuzu D Max | Isuzu Rodeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 160,540 | 35,630 |
| Pass rate | 81.6% | 71.7% |
| Fail rate | 18.4% | 28.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | D Max | Rodeo |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Suspension | 7.8% | 15.4% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 9.0% |
| Brakes | 6.7% | 11.6% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 6.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.