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AJ51 UVT

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,986 mi
Last recorded102,986 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,986 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 101,089 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox to prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential to prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat brackets are slightly corroded but still maintain structural integrity

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

chassis rails corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,434 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 89,434 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 85,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,089 miles

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 82,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Rear diff slight leakage

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bothside middle to rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,735 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox rear main seal slight leak

rear diff seal slight leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

dampness around rear load sensing valve poss brake fluid leak

offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

dampness around rear load sensing valve poss brake fluid leak

offside rear brake binding

Fail 2 Feb 2013 66,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,794 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,577 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 51,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,121 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside no plate light lense cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 34,711 miles

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

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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AJ51 UVT is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,779 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 AJ51 UVT, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 UVT is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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