2002 Isuzu Trooper Citation DT LWB 3.0L Diesel · PJZ 7874

The Isuzu Trooper presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 17 October 2025 at 218,152 miles. The record shows no defects recorded across the last five consecutive tests, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep. A minor anomaly exists in the 2025 history, where a test on 14 October 2025 at 218,094 miles shows a fail with no defects listed, likely a retest following an administrative or very minor advisory issue, before the clean pass three days later. This pattern suggests diligent rectification rather than a recurring fault. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and typical for a 24-year-old vehicle. Between the 2022 test at 206,975 miles and the 2025 test at 218,152 miles, the vehicle covered 11,177 miles over three years, averaging roughly 3,725 miles annually. This is lower than the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 9,090 miles per year, indicating a recent period of lighter use or potentially long periods of standing. The tight mileage band between the two October 2025 tests (58 miles) confirms the vehicle was stationary for the remainder of that year. Despite the clean MOT history, the vehicle's age and high mileage demand a thorough physical inspection. The absence of advisories is positive, but a buyer must verify the condition of structural components prone to corrosion on a vehicle of this vintage, particularly the chassis, sills, and around the rear suspension mounting points. The braking and suspension systems, while passing their tests, will have endured over 200,000 miles of use; inspect for uneven tyre wear, play in the steering linkage, and the condition of all suspension bushes and shock absorbers. The drivetrain, including the drivetrain and transfer box, should be checked for leaks and excessive play, as these are common wear items on high-mileage off-road vehicles.