2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L Petrol · AV02 YFB
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2002. Recorded mileage 153,855 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3165cc
AV02 YFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 153,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
AV02 YFB Mileage History
- 27/09/2023148,030 mi
- 09/10/2024151,065 mi+3,035 mi
- 10/10/2024151,065 mi
- 16/10/2025153,854 mi+2,789 mi
- 22/10/2025153,855 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV02 YFB 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper (AV02 YFB) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.”.
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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