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DK02 MDU

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,969 mi
Last recorded165,969 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 MDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 165,969 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts and all underneath car covered in under seal

chassis corroded

offside front wheel has 2 incorrect wheel nuts

spare wheel missinig

Fail 23 Feb 2022 165,883 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,185 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

underside / chassis corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 159,185 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member supports radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pivot excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

off side front bumper insecure [mounting corroded }

offside front wheel has 2 incorrect wheel nuts

underside / chassis corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,396 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,734 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside drop arm to offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

under ide of chassis and body corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,725 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play nearside drop arm to offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

under ide of chassis and body corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various fluid leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 141,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various fluid leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,504 miles

chassis corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake binding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 139,128 miles

front propshaft (rear) uj worn

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 14 Apr 2014 139,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front propshaft (rear) uj worn

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 19 Feb 2013 137,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 137,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 127,058 miles

inner nearside front cv boot split

inner offside front cv boot split

slight play o/s/f whheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 127,058 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner nearside front cv boot split

inner offside front cv boot split

slight play o/s/f whheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 85,624 miles

N/S Inner CV gaiter split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,624 miles

N/S Inner CV gaiter split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,951 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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DK02 MDU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK02 MDU, 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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DK02 MDU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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