2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · YT54 AAY
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 126,407 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT54 AAY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 126,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT54 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Isuzu Trooper (YT54 AAY) between December 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 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: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YT54 AAY Mileage History
- 19/12/200736,582 mi
- 07/01/200952,800 mi+16,218 mi
- 04/02/201069,122 mi+16,322 mi
- 01/03/201070,260 mi+1,138 mi
- 01/03/201070,260 mi
- 03/03/201178,761 mi+8,501 mi
- 03/03/201178,761 mi
- 09/03/201295,007 mi+16,246 mi
- 14/03/2013105,569 mi+10,562 mi
- 14/03/2013105,569 mi
- 06/03/2014109,321 mi+3,752 mi
- 11/03/2014109,322 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2015115,397 mi+6,075 mi
- 16/03/2016115,691 mi+294 mi
- 15/06/2017120,529 mi+4,838 mi
- 22/06/2018120,866 mi+337 mi
- 04/07/2018120,871 mi+5 mi
- 28/10/2020122,383 mi+1,512 mi
- 26/10/2021126,399 mi+4,016 mi
- 03/11/2021126,407 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,474 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper (Mk2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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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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