2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · LC54 YSH
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 134,679 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC54 YSH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 134,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC54 YSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Isuzu Trooper (LC54 YSH) between December 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LC54 YSH Mileage History
- 13/12/200730,605 mi
- 13/12/200730,605 mi
- 11/12/200838,144 mi+7,539 mi
- 08/12/200947,215 mi+9,071 mi
- 13/12/201055,291 mi+8,076 mi
- 12/12/201161,878 mi+6,587 mi
- 12/12/201161,878 mi
- 13/12/201269,825 mi+7,947 mi
- 13/12/201269,825 mi
- 16/12/201377,886 mi+8,061 mi
- 12/12/201485,394 mi+7,508 mi
- 12/12/201485,394 mi
- 16/12/201592,700 mi+7,306 mi
- 14/12/201699,829 mi+7,129 mi
- 15/12/201699,885 mi+56 mi
- 11/12/2017107,128 mi+7,243 mi
- 11/12/2017107,128 mi
- 10/12/2018114,602 mi+7,474 mi
- 11/12/2018114,619 mi+17 mi
- 12/12/2019121,021 mi+6,402 mi
- 15/12/2020126,119 mi+5,098 mi
- 14/12/2021131,386 mi+5,267 mi
- 28/09/2026134,679 mi+3,293 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 23 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: Good
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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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ISUZU TROOPER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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