2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Diesel · PY02 NLA
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 102,142 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3494cc
PY02 NLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 102,142 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.
PY02 NLA Mileage History
- 07/09/202196,171 mi
- 01/09/202298,081 mi+1,910 mi
- 12/09/2023100,569 mi+2,488 mi
- 11/08/2025102,095 mi+1,526 mi
- 05/09/2025102,142 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 1,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY02 NLA 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 (PY02 NLA) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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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