2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SW05 JOU
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 109,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,578 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
SW05 JOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2026
- 109,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW05 JOU Mileage History
- 03/02/202294,882 mi
- 07/02/202398,282 mi+3,400 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
Average of roughly 3,634 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 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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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