2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · AY52 LLM
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17/01/2003. Recorded mileage 120,007 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,007 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
AY52 LLM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2021
- 120,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
AY52 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (AY52 LLM) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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