2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · BJ55 YOC
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2005. Recorded mileage 92,817 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2999cc
BJ55 YOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 92,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BJ55 YOC Mileage History
- 10/01/202283,470 mi
- 08/12/202285,164 mi+1,694 mi
- 08/12/202389,790 mi+4,626 mi
- 29/11/202491,571 mi+1,781 mi
- 05/02/202692,817 mi+1,246 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 YOC 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 2005 Isuzu Trooper (BJ55 YOC) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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