2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · DCZ 7977
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/02/2000. Recorded mileage 158,872 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2999cc
DCZ 7977 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 158,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
DCZ 7977 Mileage History
- 05/10/2023151,507 mi
- 19/10/2023151,508 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/2024155,087 mi+3,579 mi
- 09/10/2025158,868 mi+3,781 mi
- 15/10/2025158,872 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DCZ 7977 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper (DCZ 7977) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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