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BV03 FUM

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,024 mi
Last recorded56,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly brake is binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyres have slightly perished treads and sidewalls

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are noisy and smeary

Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished tread and sidewalls and cuts down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished tread and sidewalls and cuts down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly brake is binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyres have slightly perished treads and sidewalls

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are noisy and smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2023 55,359 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,635 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 53,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer face of brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front top ball joint dust covers weaping slightly

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 45,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer face of brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front top ball joint dust covers weaping slightly

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,703 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
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BV03 FUM is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV03 FUM, 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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BV03 FUM is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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