2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · M220 KAT
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 205,571 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M220 KAT Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 205,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M220 KAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Isuzu Trooper (M220 KAT) between July 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 24 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (6 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
M220 KAT Mileage History
- 26/07/200538,193 mi
- 01/11/200651,254 mi+13,061 mi
- 01/11/200760,777 mi+9,523 mi
- 01/11/200760,777 mi
- 15/10/200870,045 mi+9,268 mi
- 16/10/200870,045 mi
- 20/10/200980,065 mi+10,020 mi
- 25/10/201089,060 mi+8,995 mi
- 25/10/201089,060 mi
- 26/01/201189,114 mi+54 mi
- 31/01/201189,114 mi
- 25/01/201294,722 mi+5,608 mi
- 25/01/201294,722 mi
- 15/01/2013101,133 mi+6,411 mi
- 24/01/2014106,430 mi+5,297 mi
- 25/01/2014106,430 mi
- 26/01/2015110,816 mi+4,386 mi
- 05/02/2015110,852 mi+36 mi
- 13/03/2015111,157 mi+305 mi
- 13/03/2015111,157 mi
- 12/01/2016114,621 mi+3,464 mi
- 22/12/2016124,683 mi+10,062 mi
- 08/01/2018135,382 mi+10,699 mi
- 08/01/2019144,274 mi+8,892 mi
- 16/01/2019144,283 mi+9 mi
- 06/11/2019150,407 mi+6,124 mi
- 08/11/2019150,408 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2020155,960 mi+5,552 mi
- 14/10/2020155,994 mi+34 mi
- 10/11/2021166,907 mi+10,913 mi
- 09/11/2022177,001 mi+10,094 mi
- 06/11/2023186,144 mi+9,143 mi
- 13/11/2023186,162 mi+18 mi
- 12/11/2024194,673 mi+8,511 mi
- 17/10/2025200,637 mi+5,964 mi
- 19/10/2026205,571 mi+4,934 mi
- 19/10/2026205,571 mi
Average of roughly 7,883 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper (Mk2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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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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