Isuzu Trooper
From 5,082 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 279 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 279 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 243 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 238 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 202 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 193 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 155 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 151 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 149 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 147 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 134 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.2% of Trooper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £184.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 69.7% while Petrol versions pass at 63.6%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Isuzu Trooper on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 575 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 575. At this rate, roughly 13.1 years until none remain. Now at 18.9% of its peak (39,948 in 2002 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,607 | 5,959 | +0 | -53 | -53 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,667 | 5,952 | +0 | -56 | -56 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,731 | 5,944 | +0 | -195 | -195 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,833 | 6,037 | +0 | -271 | -271 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,913 | 6,228 | +0 | -152 | -152 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,996 | 6,297 | +0 | -67 | -67 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2,096 | 6,264 | +0 | -100 | -100 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,191 | 6,269 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
12 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper Turbo Diesel | Diesel | 220 | 18% |
| Trooper Citation Dt Lwb | Diesel | 194 | 15% |
| Trooper Duty Dt Swb | Diesel | 132 | 11% |
| Trooper Duty Dt Lwb | Diesel | 127 | 10% |
| Trooper Citation Lwb | Diesel | 106 | 8% |
| Trooper Duty Lwb | Diesel | 86 | 7% |
| Trooper Citation Dt Swb | Diesel | 84 | 7% |
| Trooper Duty Swb | Diesel | 80 | 6% |
| Trooper Swb Turbo D | Diesel | 60 | 5% |
| Trooper 3.1 Diesel Turbo | Petrol | 56 | 4% |
| Trooper Lwb Turbo D | Diesel | 55 | 4% |
| Trooper Lwb | Diesel | 52 | 4% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 70.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2004 | 66% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 66.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2002 | 69.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
9 earlier years
| 2001 | 70.4% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2000 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1999 | 69.7% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1998 | 74.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1997 | 69.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1996 | 64.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 1995 | 61% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1994 | 72.4% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1993 | 75.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Troopers tested had between 105,689 and 166,379 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 135,425 median miles, the Trooper has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Isuzu models
| Isuzu D-Max | 77.6% |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 67.2% |
| Isuzu Tf | 66.8% |
| Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td | 72.7% |
| Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Auto | 89.9% |
Common questions
What is the Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate?
The Isuzu Trooper has a 69.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,082 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Isuzu Trooper?
The most common MOT failure on the Isuzu Trooper is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 279 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Isuzu Troopers are on UK roads?
There are 1,607 Isuzu Troopers currently licensed on UK roads, with 5,959 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Isuzu Trooper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Isuzu Trooper is 135,425 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 105,689 and 166,379 miles.
Buying a used Trooper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £184 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 47.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.