2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · T15 TCN
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 71,528 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T15 TCN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 71,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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.
T15 TCN Mileage History
- 11/10/200525,401 mi
- 05/10/200632,066 mi+6,665 mi
- 11/10/200741,550 mi+9,484 mi
- 28/10/200847,913 mi+6,363 mi
- 01/10/200949,406 mi+1,493 mi
- 27/10/201053,147 mi+3,741 mi
- 24/10/201155,673 mi+2,526 mi
- 28/10/201155,676 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/201257,604 mi+1,928 mi
- 14/10/201358,787 mi+1,183 mi
- 01/04/201559,901 mi+1,114 mi
- 01/04/201559,901 mi
- 03/04/201761,715 mi+1,814 mi
- 03/04/201761,715 mi
- 01/04/201965,505 mi+3,790 mi
- 01/04/201965,505 mi
- 01/04/202168,311 mi+2,806 mi
- 06/04/202369,547 mi+1,236 mi
- 01/04/202570,701 mi+1,154 mi
- 02/04/202570,704 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202671,528 mi+824 mi
Average of roughly 2,253 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
T15 TCN 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper (T15 TCN) between October 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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 (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster Worn (4.1.2 (a))”.
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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