2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · PE05 BTY
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 125,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2999cc
PE05 BTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 125,102 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
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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.
PE05 BTY Mileage History
- 14/06/2022114,043 mi
- 27/05/2023118,032 mi+3,989 mi
- 22/06/2024121,491 mi+3,459 mi
- 16/08/2025125,097 mi+3,606 mi
- 22/08/2025125,102 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE05 BTY 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 2005 Isuzu Trooper (PE05 BTY) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 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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