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LY53 SXD

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SXD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 123,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,364 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,856 miles

Offside Rear OSR fog lamp shows some lamp damage to lens

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to to wear thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak Rear axle shows some misting of oil out of seal. ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 98,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,950 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 84,950 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,561 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front Tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder

offside front Tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,309 miles

both anti roll bar eye bushes worn o/s/f and n/s/f

gear box mount worn excess movement

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both anti roll bar eye bushes worn o/s/f and n/s/f

gear box mount worn excess movement

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,276 miles

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 29 Dec 2010 59,276 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,894 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,616 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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LY53 SXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY53 SXD, 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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LY53 SXD is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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