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AK03 DTX

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,954 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 123,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to axle flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 122,871 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting side light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affecting side light when flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,669 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides weak damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 118,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides weak damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,931 miles

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

headlamp aim checked as presented on height 3

nearside and offside front outer anti-roll bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

offside front wiper rubber split slightly

spare tyre de-flated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,871 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

headlamp aim checked as presented on height 3

nearside and offside front outer anti-roll bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

offside front wiper rubber split slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2013 40,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,947 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 32,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,408 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 25,341 miles

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,871 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 185,555 miles

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 11,826 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (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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AK03 DTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AK03 DTX, 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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AK03 DTX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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