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BG03 NUC

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 58,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 53,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,682 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front/rear ()

Fail 12 Dec 2020 46,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front/rear ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,485 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,024 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 33,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 32,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2013 32,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 32,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 32,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,643 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
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BG03 NUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG03 NUC, 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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What year was BG03 NUC registered?

BG03 NUC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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