2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · FB03 FWS
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 104,959 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,959 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
FB03 FWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 104,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
FB03 FWS Mileage History
- 05/12/202298,306 mi
- 07/03/202498,370 mi+64 mi
- 21/03/2025101,976 mi+3,606 mi
- 16/03/2026104,959 mi+2,983 mi
Average of roughly 2,030 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FB03 FWS 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 (FB03 FWS) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FB03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FB03FWS.
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
COROLLA
FORD
FIESTA
TESLA
MODEL Y LONG RANGE AWD
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
HILUX
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+