2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · Y118 XOL
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 70,004 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3494cc
Y118 XOL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2016
- 70,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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.
Y118 XOL Mileage History
- 26/09/200541,087 mi
- 26/01/200749,845 mi+8,758 mi
- 29/02/200853,332 mi+3,487 mi
- 03/03/200853,332 mi
- 21/07/200955,835 mi+2,503 mi
- 20/04/201156,818 mi+983 mi
- 06/07/201357,895 mi+1,077 mi
- 23/07/201460,407 mi+2,512 mi
- 23/07/201460,407 mi
- 24/07/201561,159 mi+752 mi
- 07/11/201670,004 mi+8,845 mi
Average of roughly 2,601 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Y118 XOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Isuzu Trooper (Y118 XOL) between September 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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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