2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · OU02 FSN
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 134,218 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,218 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
OU02 FSN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 134,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OU02 FSN Mileage History
- 26/05/2026134,199 mi
- 28/05/2026134,218 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
OU02 FSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Isuzu Trooper (OU02 FSN) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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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