2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · RF52 TWC
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2002. Recorded mileage 129,324 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,324 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF52 TWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 129,324 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RF52 TWC Mileage History
- 24/10/2022114,431 mi
- 05/10/2023119,423 mi+4,992 mi
- 05/10/2023119,424 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2024124,168 mi+4,744 mi
- 27/10/2025129,324 mi+5,156 mi
Average of roughly 4,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF52 TWC 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 (RF52 TWC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 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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