2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L Petrol · W96 RFX
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.5L, petrol). First registered 02/06/2000. Recorded mileage 137,134 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 3494cc
W96 RFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 137,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
W96 RFX Mileage History
- 14/05/2024131,367 mi
- 10/06/2024131,375 mi+8 mi
- 17/06/2024131,378 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/2025134,756 mi+3,378 mi
- 04/08/2026137,134 mi+2,378 mi
Average of roughly 2,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W96 RFX 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper (W96 RFX) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded axle section (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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