2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · CDZ 5893
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18/12/2003. Recorded mileage 110,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,203 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
CDZ 5893 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2023
- 110,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
CDZ 5893 Mileage History
- 23/05/200734,118 mi
- 02/06/200844,341 mi+10,223 mi
- 27/05/200953,866 mi+9,525 mi
- 30/04/201059,943 mi+6,077 mi
- 26/04/201167,456 mi+7,513 mi
- 28/04/201167,466 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/201275,041 mi+7,575 mi
- 25/04/201382,537 mi+7,496 mi
- 25/04/201489,343 mi+6,806 mi
- 22/04/201591,586 mi+2,243 mi
- 17/05/201693,848 mi+2,262 mi
- 17/05/201693,848 mi
- 18/04/201796,367 mi+2,519 mi
- 03/05/201899,408 mi+3,041 mi
- 15/05/201899,434 mi+26 mi
- 29/04/2019103,341 mi+3,907 mi
- 30/04/2019103,420 mi+79 mi
- 22/04/2020106,641 mi+3,221 mi
- 26/04/2021107,587 mi+946 mi
- 09/05/2022108,381 mi+794 mi
- 02/05/2023110,203 mi+1,822 mi
Average of roughly 4,772 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
CDZ 5893 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 2003 Isuzu Trooper (CDZ 5893) between May 2007 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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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