2003 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · VK03 JSZ
2003 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 161,868 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,868 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
VK03 JSZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2017
- 161,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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.
VK03 JSZ Mileage History
- 28/02/200749,786 mi
- 27/02/200871,948 mi+22,162 mi
- 05/03/200872,468 mi+520 mi
- 18/02/2010101,092 mi+28,624 mi
- 22/02/2010101,182 mi+90 mi
- 16/02/2011115,415 mi+14,233 mi
- 15/02/2012126,282 mi+10,867 mi
- 30/03/2013139,228 mi+12,946 mi
- 09/04/2016146,297 mi+7,069 mi
- 11/04/2016146,297 mi
- 13/04/2017161,868 mi+15,571 mi
Average of roughly 11,073 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
VK03 JSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Isuzu Trooper (VK03 JSZ) between February 2007 and April 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2017 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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