2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SL54 FMD
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10/09/2004. Recorded mileage 85,564 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2999cc
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SL54 FMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2025
- 85,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
SL54 FMD Mileage History
- 24/09/202176,868 mi
- 24/11/202278,826 mi+1,958 mi
- 29/11/202381,668 mi+2,842 mi
- 07/12/202381,670 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/202585,564 mi+3,894 mi
Average of roughly 2,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL54 FMD 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 2004 Isuzu Trooper (SL54 FMD) between September 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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