2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · J431 OPV
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 159,916 km. MOT valid until 17/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 159,916 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3050cc
J431 OPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 159,916 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
J431 OPV Odometer History
- 12/01/2022154,271 km
- 18/01/2023156,280 km+2,009 km
- 17/01/2024157,294 km+1,014 km
- 16/01/2025158,743 km+1,449 km
- 14/01/2026159,916 km+1,173 km
Average of roughly 1,410 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J431 OPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Isuzu Trooper (J431 OPV) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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