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VE51 YXS

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YXS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 151,542 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 151,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2025 149,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 149,768 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 149,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 146,570 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 146,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 140,339 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 125,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 119,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 119,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

radiator water leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,421 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,204 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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VE51 YXS is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,321 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 L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE51 YXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE51 YXS registered?

VE51 YXS is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VE51 YXS safe to buy?

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