2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · X443 BFJ
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 144,880 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X443 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 144,880 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
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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.
X443 BFJ Mileage History
- 14/08/2024142,473 mi
- 23/10/2024142,764 mi+291 mi
- 03/12/2024143,682 mi+918 mi
- 23/12/2024143,693 mi+11 mi
- 19/12/2025144,880 mi+1,187 mi
Average of roughly 1,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X443 BFJ 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 (X443 BFJ) between August 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
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 RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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