2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · CE05 ECV
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 65,101 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,101 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
CE05 ECV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 65,101 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
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.
CE05 ECV Mileage History
- 10/06/202263,441 mi
- 14/06/202364,155 mi+714 mi
- 15/09/202565,101 mi+946 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CE05 ECV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Isuzu Trooper (CE05 ECV) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 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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