2000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · X224 DAB
2000 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16/11/2000. Recorded mileage 133,960 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2999cc
X224 DAB Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
- 133,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (62 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.
X224 DAB Mileage History
- 12/08/200560,018 mi
- 19/08/200560,040 mi+22 mi
- 19/08/200560,042 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/200665,427 mi+5,385 mi
- 22/11/200665,542 mi+115 mi
- 22/12/200665,902 mi+360 mi
- 22/12/200665,902 mi
- 09/01/200871,575 mi+5,673 mi
- 09/01/200871,575 mi
- 08/01/201081,458 mi+9,883 mi
- 24/01/201185,187 mi+3,729 mi
- 24/01/201185,187 mi
- 10/01/201394,392 mi+9,205 mi
- 10/01/201394,392 mi
- 02/01/201599,351 mi+4,959 mi
- 03/01/201599,351 mi
- 05/01/2016103,071 mi+3,720 mi
- 05/01/2016103,071 mi
- 12/01/2017108,122 mi+5,051 mi
- 13/01/2017108,122 mi
- 12/12/2017111,836 mi+3,714 mi
- 13/12/2017111,836 mi
- 28/08/2019118,237 mi+6,401 mi
- 29/08/2019118,242 mi+5 mi
- 27/01/2021124,759 mi+6,517 mi
- 01/02/2021124,759 mi
- 31/01/2022128,683 mi+3,924 mi
- 15/02/2022128,684 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2023133,960 mi+5,276 mi
Average of roughly 4,222 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
X224 DAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Isuzu Trooper (X224 DAB) between August 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (62 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (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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