2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · CA51 JWD
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05/10/2001. Recorded mileage 111,558 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2999cc
CA51 JWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2023
- 111,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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.
CA51 JWD Mileage History
- 22/03/202299,586 mi
- 22/03/202299,586 mi
- 06/09/2023110,653 mi+11,067 mi
- 14/10/2023111,558 mi+905 mi
- 14/10/2023111,558 mi
Average of roughly 7,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA51 JWD 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper (CA51 JWD) between March 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (central REAR of silencer holed) (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Bumper insecure (mounting corroded holed) (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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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