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AU53 GBE

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 135,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator cover has a hole not affecting light

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator cover has a hole not affecting light

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 135,221 miles

Central Inner Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTRE BEARING HAS EXCESS PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak core damaged / worn / pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AS MARKED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 127,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 127,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,623 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 121,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,499 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 108,499 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,181 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,231 miles

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,651 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AU53 GBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU53 GBE, 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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AU53 GBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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