2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · NB03 CJB
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08/08/2003. Recorded mileage 75,641 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,641 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
NB03 CJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 75,641 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: Good
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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.
NB03 CJB Mileage History
- 20/04/202369,076 mi
- 05/12/202369,779 mi+703 mi
- 30/11/202472,539 mi+2,760 mi
- 08/11/202575,504 mi+2,965 mi
- 21/11/202575,641 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 2,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NB03 CJB 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 (NB03 CJB) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 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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