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AD03 BVE

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 79,795 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,883 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,700 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in waxoil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,191 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,913 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,303 miles

body covers fitted

under side coated in under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,081 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2019 67,081 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,721 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2010 36,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,039 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 BVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVE, 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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What year was AD03 BVE registered?

AD03 BVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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