1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · T152 JDW
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 154,341 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/07/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2999cc
T152 JDW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2021
- 154,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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.
T152 JDW Mileage History
- 21/03/200683,571 mi
- 22/03/200790,595 mi+7,024 mi
- 22/03/200790,595 mi
- 18/04/200898,824 mi+8,229 mi
- 18/04/200898,824 mi
- 31/03/2009104,483 mi+5,659 mi
- 01/04/2009104,483 mi
- 23/03/2010113,768 mi+9,285 mi
- 23/03/2010113,768 mi
- 11/04/2011121,309 mi+7,541 mi
- 24/04/2012124,951 mi+3,642 mi
- 10/05/2013127,108 mi+2,157 mi
- 10/05/2013127,108 mi
- 28/04/2014130,049 mi+2,941 mi
- 28/04/2014130,049 mi
- 24/04/2015132,756 mi+2,707 mi
- 01/05/2015132,760 mi+4 mi
- 09/05/2016136,460 mi+3,700 mi
- 17/03/2017142,672 mi+6,212 mi
- 18/05/2018146,996 mi+4,324 mi
- 23/07/2018147,010 mi+14 mi
- 28/07/2020147,573 mi+563 mi
- 31/07/2020147,574 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2021154,336 mi+6,762 mi
- 30/07/2021154,341 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,608 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
T152 JDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (T152 JDW) between March 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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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