2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · W457 EWL
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 170,698 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,698 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
W457 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 170,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
W457 EWL Mileage History
- 03/11/2023167,611 mi
- 26/11/2024167,661 mi+50 mi
- 09/12/2024167,672 mi+11 mi
- 11/12/2025170,698 mi+3,026 mi
- 17/12/2025170,698 mi
Average of roughly 1,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W457 EWL 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper (W457 EWL) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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