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RX53 PMV

2003 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

257,850 mi
Last recorded257,850 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Canter93,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 257,850 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 152,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 150,425 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 May 2024 150,387 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2023 148,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 146,885 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,928 miles

All suspension bump stops missing

Front King pins need greasing nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight stop lamp earthing fault

Fail 22 Jun 2021 144,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

All suspension bump stops missing

Front King pins need greasing nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight stop lamp earthing fault

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 142,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 140,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 137,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,907 miles

EML light on

Offside Front play in king pin

Offside Front play in king pin

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

fog switch sticky

oil light on

rear registration in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front play in king pin

Offside Front play in king pin

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

fog switch sticky

oil light on

rear registration in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,265 miles

both rear inner tyres worn low

nearside front anti roll bar bushes have wear

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre worn and has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

park travel is long

play in top steering column

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

nearside front anti roll bar bush has wear and play

nearside marker light not working

offside front and both inner rear tyres worn low

offside front fog lamp not working

park travel is long

play in steering column

play in top steering column bush

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,260 miles

offside fornt fog light is inoperative

parking brake lever has long travel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 111,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside fornt fog light is inoperative

parking brake lever has long travel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,252 miles

exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r anti roll bar d bush is split but has no play

park travel is long

slight play in steering system

Fail 5 Oct 2012 102,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r anti roll bar d bush is split but has no play

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,489 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 71,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,104 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,920 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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RX53 PMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,598 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 Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX53 PMV, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX53 PMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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