2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · MP53 RCF
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 151,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MP53 RCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/12/2024
- 151,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MP53 RCF Mileage History
- 28/04/2022149,775 mi
- 18/05/2022149,777 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2023150,629 mi+852 mi
- 16/05/2023150,629 mi
- 11/12/2024151,100 mi+471 mi
Average of roughly 505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MP53 RCF 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 2003 Isuzu Trooper (MP53 RCF) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 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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