2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · L33 WDC
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 112,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/02/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3494cc
L33 WDC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2018
- 112,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
L33 WDC Mileage History
- 02/12/200564,072 mi
- 07/12/200677,306 mi+13,234 mi
- 05/12/200783,576 mi+6,270 mi
- 03/12/200889,345 mi+5,769 mi
- 04/12/200889,374 mi+29 mi
- 02/12/200996,849 mi+7,475 mi
- 06/12/2010104,740 mi+7,891 mi
- 07/12/2010104,750 mi+10 mi
- 22/11/2011107,988 mi+3,238 mi
- 24/11/2011108,006 mi+18 mi
- 07/12/2012108,278 mi+272 mi
- 22/08/2013108,625 mi+347 mi
- 23/08/2013108,625 mi
- 23/09/2016108,833 mi+208 mi
- 04/10/2016108,850 mi+17 mi
- 19/09/2017110,130 mi+1,280 mi
- 06/10/2017110,144 mi+14 mi
- 14/09/2018112,644 mi+2,500 mi
- 26/09/2018112,738 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 3,797 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
L33 WDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Isuzu Trooper (L33 WDC) between December 2005 and September 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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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