2005 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · SW54 LLP
2005 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 117,661 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW54 LLP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 117,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW54 LLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Isuzu Trooper (SW54 LLP) between January 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
SW54 LLP Mileage History
- 08/01/200836,555 mi
- 07/01/200949,212 mi+12,657 mi
- 06/01/201062,593 mi+13,381 mi
- 06/12/201075,982 mi+13,389 mi
- 06/12/201075,982 mi
- 16/11/201180,222 mi+4,240 mi
- 06/11/201282,477 mi+2,255 mi
- 17/05/201383,734 mi+1,257 mi
- 26/07/201383,738 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/201486,004 mi+2,266 mi
- 09/07/201587,951 mi+1,947 mi
- 11/07/201587,976 mi+25 mi
- 02/12/201689,526 mi+1,550 mi
- 03/07/2020104,444 mi+14,918 mi
- 30/06/2021108,264 mi+3,820 mi
- 14/07/2021108,264 mi
- 04/07/2022113,108 mi+4,844 mi
- 14/07/2022113,257 mi+149 mi
- 06/07/2023117,585 mi+4,328 mi
- 28/07/2023117,661 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 5,216 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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