2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V170 EWG
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2000. Recorded mileage 146,067 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2999cc
V170 EWG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2013
- 146,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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.
V170 EWG Mileage History
- 06/09/2006100,127 mi
- 07/09/200711,349 mi-88,778 mi
- 09/09/2008123,905 mi+112,556 mi
- 09/09/2009127,695 mi+3,790 mi
- 20/10/2010131,599 mi+3,904 mi
- 22/10/2010131,599 mi
- 12/10/2011137,535 mi+5,936 mi
- 18/10/2011137,570 mi+35 mi
- 19/10/2012139,716 mi+2,146 mi
- 19/10/2012139,716 mi
- 27/08/2013146,067 mi+6,351 mi
Average of roughly 6,588 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V170 EWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Isuzu Trooper (V170 EWG) between September 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)”.
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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