2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · FG51 HYY
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10/12/2001. Recorded mileage 137,229 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2999cc
FG51 HYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 137,229 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: Good
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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.
FG51 HYY Mileage History
- 03/12/2021131,661 mi
- 11/01/2023133,182 mi+1,521 mi
- 10/01/2024135,240 mi+2,058 mi
- 29/01/2025136,585 mi+1,345 mi
- 21/01/2026137,229 mi+644 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG51 HYY 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper (FG51 HYY) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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