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JL03 PSV

2005 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,266 mi
Last recorded41,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Canter89,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 PSV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,047 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,046 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 40,892 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,649 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 34,637 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,229 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut not showing ply cord

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,053 miles

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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JL03 PSV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,896 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 JL03 PSV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JL03 PSV registered?

JL03 PSV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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