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AJ53 NJK

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,904 mi
Last recorded149,904 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,904 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 141,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2019 141,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,328 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 133,328 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion on front panel

Fail 11 Nov 2016 128,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion on front panel

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,253 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 124,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

slight wheel bind nearside front

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,780 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,070 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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AJ53 NJK is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ53 NJK, 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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AJ53 NJK is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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