2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · W457 JFC
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2000. Recorded mileage 124,902 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,902 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 JFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 124,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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.
W457 JFC Mileage History
- 04/10/2023119,888 mi
- 06/10/2023119,888 mi
- 23/09/2024123,414 mi+3,526 mi
- 02/10/2024123,414 mi
- 01/10/2025124,902 mi+1,488 mi
Average of roughly 2,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W457 JFC 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 JFC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 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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