2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SP55 RHO
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02/09/2005. Recorded mileage 94,999 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SP55 RHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 94,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SP55 RHO Mileage History
- 08/09/202183,196 mi
- 18/04/202389,631 mi+6,435 mi
- 20/04/202389,635 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/202494,997 mi+5,362 mi
- 03/05/202494,999 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP55 RHO 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 2005 Isuzu Trooper (SP55 RHO) between September 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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