2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · EJZ 7188
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25/02/2003. Recorded mileage 160,643 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EJZ 7188 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/01/2025
- 160,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EJZ 7188 Mileage History
- 19/10/2021133,578 mi
- 14/10/2023144,958 mi+11,380 mi
- 11/01/2025160,643 mi+15,685 mi
Average of roughly 8,381 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
EJZ 7188 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (EJZ 7188) between October 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: ISUZU TROOPER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal Failure(Serious)
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis Rot(Serious)
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Failure(Moderate)
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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