2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SW05 JOU
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 109,593 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 JOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 109,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SW05 JOU Mileage History
- 07/02/202398,282 mi
- 01/02/2024102,138 mi+3,856 mi
- 06/02/2025106,945 mi+4,807 mi
- 19/02/2026109,578 mi+2,633 mi
- 07/07/2026109,593 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 JOU 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 (SW05 JOU) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis within 30cm of anti-roll”.
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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