2002 ISUZU TROOPER3.1L Diesel

The Isuzu Trooper presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 218,727 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. The recorded mileage shows typical annual use for a 24-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 204,495 miles on 27 January 2022, rising to 207,608 by 14 February 2023, 212,136 on 20 February 2024, 215,328 on 27 January 2025, and 218,727 on 26 February 2026. This equates to roughly 3,500 miles per year over the recorded period, below the lifetime average of 9,114, suggesting lighter recent use. The MOT history contains no gaps and no advisories, which indicates consistent annual testing rather than deferred upkeep. A clean five-year record with zero advisories implies the previous owner addressed wear before each test. However, at 218,727 miles and with no flagged items, the buyer should still physically inspect age-related corrosion on chassis members and suspension mounting points, as the Trooper's ladder frame is prone to structural rust unseen in a pass result. Check the condition of coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs for fatigue not yet severe enough to record. Given the sparse but clean data, the absence of recurring faults points to no worsening mechanical trend. The buyer should verify service history and confirm the lack of advisories matches the vehicle's true condition before purchase.