2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · FX03 XWH
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17/04/2003. Recorded mileage 42,749 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,749 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
FX03 XWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 42,749 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.
FX03 XWH Mileage History
- 02/03/202239,876 mi
- 06/03/202340,263 mi+387 mi
- 23/02/202441,218 mi+955 mi
- 20/02/202541,737 mi+519 mi
- 24/02/202642,749 mi+1,012 mi
Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX03 XWH 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 2003 Isuzu Trooper (FX03 XWH) between March 2022 and February 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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