Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel car check
Is the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel reliable? We analysed 1,274 real MOT tests across 340 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 187 | 55.6% | 110,726 | 135,248 | 160,724 |
| 1991 | 419 | 58.0% | 116,484 | 139,298 | 162,347 |
| 1990 | 256 | 57.8% | 140,610 | 161,845 | 192,247 |
| 1989 | 158 | 53.8% | 133,986 | 163,990 | 178,737 |
| 1988 | 131 | 56.5% | 142,304 | 160,888 | 194,872 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Last?
Based on 340 Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
58.0% MOT pass rate from 419 tests
53.8% MOT pass rate from 158 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel is 1991, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 58.0% across 419 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 53.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel THIS CAR | 57.5% | 1,274 | 146,504 mi | 38 yrs |
| Isuzu Trooper | 69% | 362,452 | 117,154 mi | 38 yrs |
| Isuzu D-max | 79.2% | 268,922 | 63,046 mi | 13 yrs |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 71% | 189,090 | 87,999 mi | 24 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander TD4 Gs | 72.9% | 458 | 145,888 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 57.5% across 1,274 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (234 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (233), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (220). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel owner drives around 6,246 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Isuzu Trooper LWB Turbo Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.