2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · AF03 RVC
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2003. Recorded mileage 127,819 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2999cc
AF03 RVC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2022
- 127,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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AF03 RVC Mileage History
- 12/04/2022127,708 mi
- 14/04/2022127,819 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 19,837 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AF03 RVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (AF03 RVC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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