2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · K491 YFJ
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2001. Recorded mileage 260,524 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3059cc
K491 YFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2024
- 260,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K491 YFJ Mileage History
- 18/10/2022256,098 mi
- 26/10/2022256,708 mi+610 mi
- 01/11/2023258,594 mi+1,886 mi
- 10/11/2023258,594 mi
- 08/10/2024260,524 mi+1,930 mi
Average of roughly 2,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K491 YFJ 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper (K491 YFJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 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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