2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · PM04 KWP
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 133,163 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PM04 KWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 133,163 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: 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.
PM04 KWP Mileage History
- 18/02/2022116,310 mi
- 20/02/2023122,389 mi+6,079 mi
- 01/02/2024126,837 mi+4,448 mi
- 06/02/2025133,163 mi+6,326 mi
Average of roughly 5,680 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PM04 KWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Isuzu Trooper (PM04 KWP) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 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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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
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 RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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