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DV53 ZHC

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,256 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre on minimum tread on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,061 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,061 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP DAMAGED BUT STILL SEALING.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel filler cap damaged but still sealing .

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,396 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON OUTSIDE EDGE.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON OUTSIDE EDGE.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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DV53 ZHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 ZHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV53 ZHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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