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AJ03 LWV

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

392,455 mi
Last recorded392,455 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 392,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 392,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 373,025 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides of rear chassis slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 358,470 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 344,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 335,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 321,722 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 321,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 308,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 308,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 293,048 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2014 292,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 271,569 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 243,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 216,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 216,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 195,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 170,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 169,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

O/S mirror insecure

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 143,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 143,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,655 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AJ03 LWV is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ03 LWV, 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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AJ03 LWV is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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