2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · FG51 XHC
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 164,661 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 XHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2025
- 164,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG51 XHC 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper (FG51 XHC) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FG51 XHC Mileage History
- 04/12/2023144,128 mi
- 21/12/2023144,736 mi+608 mi
- 22/11/2024157,165 mi+12,429 mi
- 12/12/2024157,522 mi+357 mi
- 27/11/2025164,661 mi+7,139 mi
Average of roughly 10,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper (Mk2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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