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Isuzu Trooper reliability by build year

Coverage 1991-20021 named generationSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 1,296 MOT tests for Isuzu Troopers built before 2000 (over 25 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Isuzu Trooper built before 2000: about average at the MOT

Isuzu Troopers built before 2000 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Isuzu Troopers built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Isuzu Troopers built before 2000 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Isuzu Trooper's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Trooper's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Trooper UBS (2nd gen)

UBS (2nd gen) (1991-2002)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

29.5% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 1,296 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL
191 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Isuzu Trooper.

See every build year for the Isuzu Trooper

By age

Isuzu Trooper fail rate by age

This chart combines every Isuzu Trooper ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
9430.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
21531.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
27526.2%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
32929.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
22826.8%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
18429.9%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
1,29629.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Isuzu Troopers

These issues come from 25+ year old Isuzu Troopers, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    27.9%
    Advisory: 511Fail: 52 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    27.7%
    Advisory: 401Fail: 2 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Wheel bearing has slight play

    20.6%
    Advisory: 334Fail: 28 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.4%
    Advisory: 325Fail: 86 (21% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    16.4%
    Advisory: 259Fail: 40 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,296 MOT tests on 25+ year old Isuzu Troopers, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Isuzu Troopers notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension38%
  2. Body & structure + Brakes34%
  3. Other + Suspension33%
  4. Body & structure + Suspension32%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 901 MOT tests on Isuzu Trooper cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Isuzu Trooper.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

2 of the 3 Isuzu Trooper recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Dilution of engine oil leading to engine damage
  • Engine speed may increase unintentionally

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Ford Capri

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.8%

    Lower fail rate: 14.8%, against 29.6% for the Isuzu Trooper, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,247 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Land Rover Range Rover

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.8%

    Lower fail rate: 21.3%, against 29.6% for the Isuzu Trooper, both built before 2000.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,298 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Toyota Land Cruiser

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.7%

    Lower fail rate: 23.7%, against 29.6% for the Isuzu Trooper, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,723 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Mitsubishi Shogun

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11.5%
    Dangerous
    3.8%

    Lower fail rate: 25.4%, against 29.6% for the Isuzu Trooper, both built before 2000.

    1,833 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Isuzu Trooper across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,296 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Isuzu Trooper ever sold: 2,621 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 1,296 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.