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DF03 PFZ

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,645 mi
Last recorded81,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rear section

rear shock absorber covers

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle chassi has corrosion present

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,798 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive neat tie rod (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,015 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,173 miles

chassis corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,226 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front chassis corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,693 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,896 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,896 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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DF03 PFZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF03 PFZ, 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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DF03 PFZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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