2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SD51 AOO
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 12,222 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD51 AOO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2012
- 12,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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.
SD51 AOO Mileage History
- 29/09/200640,369 mi
- 13/09/200746,708 mi+6,339 mi
- 01/10/200854,606 mi+7,898 mi
- 01/10/200854,606 mi
- 24/09/200971,079 mi+16,473 mi
- 24/09/200971,079 mi
- 31/08/201088,667 mi+17,588 mi
- 14/09/2011107,850 mi+19,183 mi
- 31/08/2012121,594 mi+13,744 mi
- 11/09/201212,222 mi-109,372 mi
Average of roughly -4,729 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SD51 AOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Isuzu Trooper (SD51 AOO) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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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