1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · V528 EJM
1999 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 88,194 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3494cc
V528 EJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 88,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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.
V528 EJM Mileage History
- 18/10/202383,556 mi
- 19/10/202383,557 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202485,823 mi+2,266 mi
- 24/10/202485,824 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/202588,194 mi+2,370 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V528 EJM 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 1999 Isuzu Trooper (V528 EJM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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