2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · EX53 RFF
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 111,821 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,821 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EX53 RFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 111,821 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: 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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EX53 RFF Mileage History
- 20/05/202292,624 mi
- 25/05/202398,673 mi+6,049 mi
- 17/05/2024105,004 mi+6,331 mi
- 19/05/2025111,821 mi+6,817 mi
Average of roughly 6,402 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EX53 RFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (EX53 RFF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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