Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel (2002)
2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is a problematic buy by UK standards — just 52.9% pass first time versus the 80% national average, and one in six have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history. The vehicle isn't particularly high-mileage for its age at 96,967 miles median, so these failures aren't simply wear-and-tear on an old runabout.
With an average of 2.22 failures and 11.2 advisories per vehicle, these Troopers demand serious mechanical attention — typically suspension, emissions, and structural issues crop up during testing. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect regular maintenance bills to be substantial.
What to check before buying a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel vehicles fall between 72,836 and 125,096 miles.
2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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