2001 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · Y50 MUD
2001 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 100,903 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2999cc
Y50 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 100,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 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.
Y50 MUD Mileage History
- 21/07/202296,830 mi
- 04/07/202399,640 mi+2,810 mi
- 26/07/202399,789 mi+149 mi
- 26/01/2026100,887 mi+1,098 mi
- 28/01/2026100,903 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y50 MUD 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper (Y50 MUD) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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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