2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · AY52 LLR
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 100,910 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY52 LLR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 100,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY52 LLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Isuzu Trooper (AY52 LLR) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear section broken away from middle silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
AY52 LLR Mileage History
- 19/09/200621,104 mi
- 13/09/200731,966 mi+10,862 mi
- 18/09/200836,438 mi+4,472 mi
- 08/09/200940,956 mi+4,518 mi
- 13/08/201045,192 mi+4,236 mi
- 12/08/201151,053 mi+5,861 mi
- 05/07/201255,859 mi+4,806 mi
- 13/07/201255,967 mi+108 mi
- 02/08/201361,047 mi+5,080 mi
- 20/09/201467,118 mi+6,071 mi
- 19/09/201572,124 mi+5,006 mi
- 25/09/201572,134 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/201674,902 mi+2,768 mi
- 25/06/201875,191 mi+289 mi
- 25/02/202275,580 mi+389 mi
- 03/03/202383,109 mi+7,529 mi
- 22/04/202489,479 mi+6,370 mi
- 23/04/202489,479 mi
- 05/04/202596,417 mi+6,938 mi
- 15/04/202596,417 mi
- 22/04/2026100,910 mi+4,493 mi
Average of roughly 4,074 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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