1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V177 DCU
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 130,189 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/01/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,189 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
V177 DCU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2018
- 130,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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.
V177 DCU Mileage History
- 13/12/200579,900 mi
- 15/12/200579,900 mi
- 03/01/200787,588 mi+7,688 mi
- 15/01/200894,649 mi+7,061 mi
- 24/01/200894,649 mi
- 14/07/200996,830 mi+2,181 mi
- 14/07/200996,830 mi
- 03/03/201196,832 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/201196,833 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2012103,472 mi+6,639 mi
- 14/03/2012103,483 mi+11 mi
- 14/03/2013118,886 mi+15,403 mi
- 20/03/2013118,898 mi+12 mi
- 27/05/2014125,491 mi+6,593 mi
- 16/06/2014125,496 mi+5 mi
- 29/05/2015126,000 mi+504 mi
- 08/06/2015126,007 mi+7 mi
- 02/02/2016126,276 mi+269 mi
- 30/01/2017128,532 mi+2,256 mi
- 03/01/2018130,189 mi+1,657 mi
Average of roughly 4,171 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
V177 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V177 DCU) between December 2005 and January 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.
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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