2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · WA51 VZV
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 162,637 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3053cc
WA51 VZV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2020
- 162,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 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.
WA51 VZV Mileage History
- 26/09/200649,689 mi
- 25/09/200760,526 mi+10,837 mi
- 08/09/200871,907 mi+11,381 mi
- 17/09/200978,510 mi+6,603 mi
- 14/09/201082,232 mi+3,722 mi
- 12/09/201186,389 mi+4,157 mi
- 12/09/201186,414 mi+25 mi
- 17/09/201291,338 mi+4,924 mi
- 19/09/201397,906 mi+6,568 mi
- 20/09/201397,917 mi+11 mi
- 30/05/2014101,574 mi+3,657 mi
- 30/05/2014101,584 mi+10 mi
- 29/05/2015114,943 mi+13,359 mi
- 20/05/2016126,731 mi+11,788 mi
- 20/05/2016126,731 mi
- 11/05/2017139,541 mi+12,810 mi
- 15/05/2017139,541 mi
- 24/05/2018153,068 mi+13,527 mi
- 29/05/2018153,077 mi+9 mi
- 18/06/2019157,503 mi+4,426 mi
- 23/11/2020162,637 mi+5,134 mi
- 23/11/2020162,637 mi
Average of roughly 7,976 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WA51 VZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Isuzu Trooper (WA51 VZV) between September 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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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