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DG53 EJL

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,487 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,153 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint in drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,184 miles

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,025 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,700 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,261 miles

hand brake lever nearing end off travel

o/s/f mirror cracked but not affecting rear veiw

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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DG53 EJL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 EJL registered?

DG53 EJL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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