2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · HT03 MTF
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03/07/2003. Recorded mileage 161,288 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,288 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
HT03 MTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 161,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HT03 MTF Mileage History
- 21/02/2023149,160 mi
- 26/02/2024152,234 mi+3,074 mi
- 23/03/2026161,024 mi+8,790 mi
- 01/04/2026161,288 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 3,903 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HT03 MTF 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 (HT03 MTF) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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