2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · HW04 DFZ
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2004. Recorded mileage 202,588 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,588 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
HW04 DFZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2023
- 202,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
HW04 DFZ Mileage History
- 18/03/2022198,248 mi
- 11/09/2023202,588 mi+4,340 mi
Average of roughly 2,925 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HW04 DFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Isuzu Trooper (HW04 DFZ) between March 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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