2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · PL52 XAS
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2002. Recorded mileage 165,377 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,377 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
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PL52 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 165,377 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: Good
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PL52 XAS Mileage History
- 02/12/2021146,635 mi
- 14/11/2022149,948 mi+3,313 mi
- 07/12/2023152,342 mi+2,394 mi
- 03/12/2024159,256 mi+6,914 mi
- 02/12/2025165,377 mi+6,121 mi
Average of roughly 4,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL52 XAS 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 (PL52 XAS) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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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