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BR02 COW

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 COW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise front and rear chassis legs getting rusty

advise front suspension components getting rusty

advise fuel pipes rusty

advise o/s/r reverse light inop

advise rear suspension components getting rusty

advise slight play in steering linkages

advise tow bar electric socket missing

Fail 5 Jul 2024 126,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise front and rear chassis legs getting rusty

advise front suspension components getting rusty

advise fuel pipes rusty

advise o/s/r reverse light inop

advise rear suspension components getting rusty

advise slight play in steering linkages

advise tow bar electric socket missing

Fail 25 Apr 2024 126,563 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

advise chassis starting to get rusty

advise front suspension getting rusty

advise tow bar electric socket missing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,945 miles

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

Rear tow bar socket missing

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,535 miles

mist of oil around rear diff

Fail 25 Mar 2022 125,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

mist of oil around rear diff

Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,815 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,815 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 121,889 miles

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

Nearside Front metal wear indicator can be heard however, not touching disc

Offside Front steering drop arm ball joint has some play

Fail 24 May 2019 121,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front metal wear indicator can be heard however, not touching disc

Offside Front steering drop arm ball joint has some play

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper bump stop missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,420 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,494 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 113,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit outter edge

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,335 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit outter edge

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 96,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 92,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,895 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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BR02 COW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BR02 COW, 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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BR02 COW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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