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DS03 JVF

2003 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,743 mi
Last recorded139,743 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 139,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not checked very low oil level...

rust to chassis legs,outriggers,rear truck floor and sills..

Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,099 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 134,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,944 miles

front number plate and holder damaged

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 22 Jul 2013 121,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate and holder damaged

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,372 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 112,352 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,848 miles

nearside front body mounting bush has movement indicating either a worn bush or loose bolt

Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2009 78,732 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,092 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,065 miles

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

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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DS03 JVF is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS03 JVF, 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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What year was DS03 JVF registered?

DS03 JVF is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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