2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · 35 KRT
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 172,975 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 KRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 172,975 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: 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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35 KRT Mileage History
- 15/08/2023170,268 mi
- 15/08/2024171,300 mi+1,032 mi
- 20/08/2024171,303 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2025172,962 mi+1,659 mi
- 04/09/2025172,975 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
35 KRT 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper (35 KRT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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.