2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · PL51 EUA
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19/02/2002. Recorded mileage 136,906 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,906 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
PL51 EUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2023
- 136,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
PL51 EUA Mileage History
- 01/11/2021133,548 mi
- 02/11/2021133,548 mi
- 18/10/2022134,861 mi+1,313 mi
- 19/10/2022134,902 mi+41 mi
- 31/10/2023136,906 mi+2,004 mi
Average of roughly 1,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL51 EUA 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper (PL51 EUA) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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