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AD03 BUU

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,601 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

offside front shock absorber top cover missing

radiator insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2017 68,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding x 2 (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear panel under reflector (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

offside front shock absorber top cover missing

radiator insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,648 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,628 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested pipe broken off (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Front x 2 brakes slight bind

Fail 7 Nov 2016 67,727 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested pipe broken off (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Front x 2 brakes slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,703 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 64,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,189 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,957 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,657 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,657 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,400 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,544 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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AD03 BUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 BUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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