2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SW04 UAL
2004 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 190,015 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 UAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 190,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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.
SW04 UAL Mileage History
- 05/10/2022185,010 mi
- 05/10/2022185,010 mi
- 01/12/2023189,795 mi+4,785 mi
- 01/12/2023189,795 mi
- 28/10/2024190,015 mi+220 mi
Average of roughly 2,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 UAL 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 (SW04 UAL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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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