1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · V406 DUX
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 63,130 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V406 DUX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2012
- 63,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
V406 DUX Mileage History
- 22/09/200635,724 mi
- 29/08/200738,237 mi+2,513 mi
- 07/10/200841,456 mi+3,219 mi
- 07/10/200841,456 mi
- 01/10/200944,519 mi+3,063 mi
- 01/10/200944,519 mi
- 14/10/201050,112 mi+5,593 mi
- 07/10/201156,179 mi+6,067 mi
- 19/09/201263,130 mi+6,951 mi
- 19/09/201263,130 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V406 DUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V406 DUX) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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