2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · GX53 WCE
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03/02/2004. Recorded mileage 125,489 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2999cc
GX53 WCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 125,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
GX53 WCE Mileage History
- 13/01/2024113,683 mi
- 30/12/2024119,602 mi+5,919 mi
- 13/01/2025119,809 mi+207 mi
- 05/01/2026125,486 mi+5,677 mi
- 05/01/2026125,489 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GX53 WCE 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 2004 Isuzu Trooper (GX53 WCE) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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