2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · KE52 KWA
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 151,579 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE52 KWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 151,579 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.
KE52 KWA 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 (KE52 KWA) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE52 KWA Mileage History
- 12/08/2022131,682 mi
- 16/08/2023137,882 mi+6,200 mi
- 13/08/2024144,002 mi+6,120 mi
- 11/08/2025151,567 mi+7,565 mi
- 13/08/2025151,579 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
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 RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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