2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · NJ51 CWD
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12/02/2002. Recorded mileage 128,024 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2999cc
NJ51 CWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 128,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
NJ51 CWD Mileage History
- 08/12/2021121,196 mi
- 24/11/2022122,864 mi+1,668 mi
- 13/12/2023123,840 mi+976 mi
- 11/12/2024128,024 mi+4,184 mi
Average of roughly 2,269 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NJ51 CWD 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper (NJ51 CWD) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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