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DE52 LWV

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,729 miles

Central Front front prop rear joint worn

Fail 7 Jan 2026 121,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front front prop rear joint worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 91,378 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,871 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 78,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,248 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 30,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,773 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 26,759 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,906 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 21,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 12,440 miles

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

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

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

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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DE52 LWV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 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 DE52 LWV, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE52 LWV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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