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DS03 WJZ

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

84,921 mi
Last recorded84,921 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 84,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak From radiator

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,699 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 83,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,340 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 82,336 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,254 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,914 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,910 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured #3 PLATE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,920 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,130 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,127 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,447 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,470 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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DS03 WJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

DS03 WJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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