2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L Petrol · K578 JJN
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/04/2002. Recorded mileage 185,950 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3160cc
K578 JJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 185,950 miles 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
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
K578 JJN Mileage History
- 18/08/2021185,940 km
- 24/08/2022185,945 km+5 km
- 06/10/2023185,952 km+7 km
- 04/10/2024185,940 mi
- 08/10/2025185,950 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K578 JJN 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 (K578 JJN) between August 2021 and October 2025.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (K578 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as K578JJN.
MAZDA
MX-5
TALBOT
EXPRESS
KAWASAKI
EN500
HONDA
CBR1000F
SUZUKI
TS50
RENAULT
TRAFIC
VOLVO
240
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
KAWASAKI
KLX650
HARLEYDAVIDSON
SOFTAIL CUSTOM
RENAULT
TRAFIC
HONDA
CRX