2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · CV52 EPA

The Isuzu Trooper passed its most recent MOT on 3 May 2025 at 76,263 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by prompt retests. The vehicle failed on 28 January 2025 at 76,252 miles and again on 19 January 2024 at 70,659 miles, yet both failures list no defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. This pattern resolved by the May 2025 pass. At roughly 24 years old, the Trooper shows 76,263 recorded miles, an average of about 3,178 miles per year. The low annual use points to light running or extended periods off the road. Mileage moved from 65,250 in February 2023 to 70,782 by February 2024, then to 76,263 by May 2025, a steady accumulation of around 5,000 to 6,000 miles yearly. No abrupt jumps or dormant gaps appear in the supplied record. The clean advisory list across all entries implies previous owners kept basic statutory testing current despite the two no-defect failures. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and underbody, as an ageing 2002 4x4 with low mileage may have stood in damp conditions. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for perishing from inactivity. The absence of recorded advisories means no specific worn tyres or binding calipers were flagged, but low-use vehicles often hide stiff joints and flat-spotted tyres. Given the two failed tests carried zero defects, verify the failure reasons via full DVSA documentation before purchase. Confirm the January 2024 and January 2025 entries were not masking emission or lighting faults omitted here. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible for a vehicle of this age.