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AD53 DFU

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 87,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,820 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs pitted

rear footbrake operation slightly uneven

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,229 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in nearside wheel baering

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 43,649 miles

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

rear spring rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,062 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,740 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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AD53 DFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AD53 DFU, 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 AD53 DFU registered?

AD53 DFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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