2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · DX04 ENY
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 118,631 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DX04 ENY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 118,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
DX04 ENY Mileage History
- 26/11/2021106,400 mi
- 07/12/2022110,046 mi+3,646 mi
- 13/12/2023113,344 mi+3,298 mi
- 20/12/2024118,580 mi+5,236 mi
- 18/02/2025118,631 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 3,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX04 ENY 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 2004 Isuzu Trooper (DX04 ENY) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
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 RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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