Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel car check
Is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel reliable? We analysed 3,602 real MOT tests across 345 vehicles to find out.
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The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, position lamp(s) not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel.
Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Isuzu Trooper 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 Turbo Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 77 | 72.7% | 49,466 | 65,217 | 99,197 |
| 2004 | 237 | 70.5% | 75,378 | 105,250 | 129,635 |
| 2003 | 556 | 74.1% | 63,226 | 95,997 | 131,720 |
| 2002 | 859 | 73.1% | 69,681 | 97,486 | 131,464 |
| 2001 | 631 | 75.0% | 73,602 | 94,962 | 120,108 |
| 2000 | 790 | 73.8% | 87,916 | 109,490 | 135,907 |
| 1999 | 327 | 73.1% | 99,667 | 123,992 | 143,146 |
How Long Does a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Last?
Based on 345 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Isuzu Trooper 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 Turbo Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.0% MOT pass rate from 631 tests
70.5% MOT pass rate from 237 tests
The best year to buy a used Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.0% across 631 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.5% — 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 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 Turbo Diesel THIS CAR | 73.4% | 3,602 | 104,098 mi | 27 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 |
| BMW 3 | 76.9% | 4,306 | 82,504 mi | 53 yrs |
Compared to the Isuzu Trooper (69.0% pass rate) and the Isuzu D-max (79.2% pass rate), the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.4% across 3,602 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel are brake pipe excessively corroded (217 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (110), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (95). 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 Turbo Diesel owner drives around 5,698 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 Turbo Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.