1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · T152 FLJ
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 131,490 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T152 FLJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 131,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
T152 FLJ Mileage History
- 23/03/200668,172 mi
- 30/03/200777,991 mi+9,819 mi
- 14/04/200885,138 mi+7,147 mi
- 12/05/200990,150 mi+5,012 mi
- 11/05/201095,960 mi+5,810 mi
- 16/07/201096,056 mi+96 mi
- 12/07/2011103,037 mi+6,981 mi
- 14/07/2011103,056 mi+19 mi
- 12/11/2012107,874 mi+4,818 mi
- 19/05/2014112,121 mi+4,247 mi
- 22/05/2015115,360 mi+3,239 mi
- 31/05/2016118,215 mi+2,855 mi
- 14/06/2017119,509 mi+1,294 mi
- 23/07/2018121,158 mi+1,649 mi
- 22/08/2019123,234 mi+2,076 mi
- 17/08/2020125,187 mi+1,953 mi
- 26/10/2021127,151 mi+1,964 mi
- 27/10/2022128,310 mi+1,159 mi
- 24/10/2023129,524 mi+1,214 mi
- 29/10/2024130,257 mi+733 mi
- 16/10/2025131,490 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,236 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
T152 FLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (T152 FLJ) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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