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AT53 BWH

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

315,677 mi
Last recorded315,677 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BWH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 315,677 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 315,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front cross member corroded

Front propshaft missing

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator bolt loose

Pass 28 Nov 2019 305,176 miles

All welding repairs carried out have been covered in body seal and paint, unable to assess standard of repair work.

Front Crossmember has corroded away

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint dry and has play. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm!! have tyre replaced 1.6mm is the legal requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated central mounting bracket corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring attachment, chassis strength plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm! have tyre replaced 1.6mm is the legal requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil, dripping on to floor, suspect oil filter seal!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been poorly repaired with exhaust filler putty. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Majority of the chassis is highly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 304,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below wishbone suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above spare (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By engine/gearbox support member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil, dripping on to floor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 289,146 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 289,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near leaf spring bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 268,077 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 268,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 252,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

front panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,674 miles

as per failure

Fail 11 Aug 2015 236,371 miles

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

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Slight wear in nearside and offside front top ball joints. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 217,588 miles

1. Rear indicators turning white. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight exhaust leak at centre pipe. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 199,300 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 176,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 159,486 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Front windscreen damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,669 miles

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 127,120 miles

Front windscreen damaged.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 127,101 miles

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

Front windscreen damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,939 miles

1. front windscreen damaged. 2. rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,764 miles

Front suspension ball joint gaiters splitting

Oil leak

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

Rear inner dooor trims insecure

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,796 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 85,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AT53 BWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 82,946 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT53 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AT53 BWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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