2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.1L Diesel · M523 TOB
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.1L, diesel). First registered 26/01/2000. Recorded mileage 247,742 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 3059cc
M523 TOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 247,742 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: Below Average
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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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.
M523 TOB Mileage History
- 12/10/2021227,790 km
- 06/04/2022227,805 km+15 km
- 06/04/2023240,759 km+12,954 km
- 18/03/2025247,742 mi
Average of roughly 5,816 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M523 TOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Isuzu Trooper (M523 TOB) between October 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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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