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BX03 SXZ

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

122,183 mi
Last recorded122,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 SXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,183 miles

registration bulbs very dull

Fail 12 Jun 2024 122,058 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))

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

registration bulbs very dull

Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,173 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 114,171 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,166 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 104,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 104,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,608 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust on link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

chassis of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas

Fail 8 Aug 2018 82,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

chassis of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,212 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,212 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,073 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,421 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,135 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,964 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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BX03 SXZ 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 BX03 SXZ, 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 BX03 SXZ registered?

BX03 SXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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