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DL03 DNE

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,722 mi
Last recorded136,722 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 136,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,447 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 125,447 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,144 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,598 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,958 miles

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

Propshaft support worn

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 120,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Propshaft support worn

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Prop shaft support rubber worn

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Prop shaft support rubber worn

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 103,358 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 103,356 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,787 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,787 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,687 miles

N/s/r light lense cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r registration plate light lense missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,687 miles

N/s/r light lense cracked

O/s/r registration plate light lense missing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,369 miles

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

rear foglamp slightly insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear foglamp slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,985 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate broken

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,272 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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DL03 DNE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL03 DNE, 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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DL03 DNE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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