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GN51 LKV

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,804 mi
Last recorded248,804 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 248,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 236,134 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 226,487 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outriggers and body mounts have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak engine area ? ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lower tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer road wheel 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play change soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up slightly low effort (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner road wheel 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer road wheel 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 226,487 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outriggers and body mounts have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak engine area ? ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted 1 x 207 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lower tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer road wheel 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play change soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up slightly low effort (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner road wheel 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer road wheel 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 217,196 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outriggers have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery lower tray corroded and top clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush has lift/play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine breather (breathing to open air ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn uneven o/s front look 90% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 217,098 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outriggers have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery lower tray corroded and top clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush has lift/play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine breather (breathing to open air ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn uneven o/s front look 90% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 204,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked/damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens missing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen has damage/chip in the B zone swept area

Nearside Rear Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray rusty/holed (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear arm (new joint ?) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ladder and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 193,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 178,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers not parking correctly but not affecting view

Fail 13 Jul 2019 178,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer broken from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers not parking correctly but not affecting view

Pass 19 Jul 2018 166,011 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber cracked and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 19 Jul 2018 166,011 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber cracked and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 9 Sep 2017 158,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake a little low on performance

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper don't park

Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,416 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper don't park

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,684 miles

Corrosion under o/a inner wheel arch not to x/a at time of test

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 126,627 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,161 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 113,161 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,253 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear ramp storage box retaining mounting straps broken

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,068 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 55,694 miles

offside wiper blade loose

Fail 23 Aug 2005 55,692 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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GN51 LKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN51 LKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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