2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · GY52 VWS
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02/10/2002. Recorded mileage 37,877 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2999cc
GY52 VWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 37,877 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.
GY52 VWS Mileage History
- 06/10/202333,731 mi
- 23/09/202435,852 mi+2,121 mi
- 24/09/202438,570 mi+2,718 mi
- 08/09/202537,877 mi-693 mi
- 08/09/202537,877 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GY52 VWS 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 (GY52 VWS) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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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