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LJ51 KTP

2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,631 mi
Last recorded176,631 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel94,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 KTP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 176,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 173,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 173,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 172,984 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 162,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 162,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 146,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 144,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 137,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 117,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,167 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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LJ51 KTP is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 KTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 KTP is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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