2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · VCZ 2365
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 36,684 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2999cc
VCZ 2365 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2008
- 36,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
VCZ 2365 Mileage History
- 19/12/200625,437 mi
- 19/12/200625,437 mi
- 02/05/200836,683 mi+11,246 mi
- 21/05/200836,684 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,915 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VCZ 2365 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (VCZ 2365) between December 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2008 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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