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AD03 BVG

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 82,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front, rear and front to rear steel brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have light corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of MOT

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear tyres have slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes have corrosion to surface (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS and NS front lower ball joints have slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,069 miles

Offside door mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster temp repair

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,064 miles

4x4 lamp indicates a fault

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both sides (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both sides top and bottom (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

4x4 lamp indicates a fault

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both sides (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both sides top and bottom (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing completely broke up ()

Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,371 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

Centre propshaft support bearing rubber split

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small chip in windscreen Zone A

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,371 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes slight play

Centre propshaft support bearing rubber split

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Small chip in windscreen Zone A

Pass 6 May 2014 57,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 6 May 2014 57,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 42,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 34,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,396 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 BVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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