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AK03 XOB

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

under body corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 137,024 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 137,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 121,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,869 miles

cuts in nearside and offside front tyre treads

exhaust blow from front flexible section

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 116,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,858 miles

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

small exhaust blow from front pipe flexi section

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some play in both front hubs

Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

small exhaust blow from front pipe flexi section

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,758 miles

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

tiny exhaust leak from flexi section of front pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,352 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 107,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 104,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 77,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,832 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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AK03 XOB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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