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W3 LDJ

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 LDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2025 83,344 miles

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

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

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

Various underbody corrosion and welding repairs that are undersealed

Pass 13 May 2024 75,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Various welding repairs to underside that are undersealed

Fail 2 May 2024 75,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Various welding repairs to underside that are undersealed

Pass 6 May 2023 66,840 miles

Exhaust back box skin poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Various welding repairs to underside

Pass 6 May 2022 55,745 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2021 50,888 miles

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

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

Front Inner both wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 45,543 miles

Both rear mud guard missing

Front Axle corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 45,543 miles

both sill corroded

Both rear mud guard missing

Front Axle corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,710 miles

THE CHASSIS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SPRINGS IS RUSTY,AND WILL NEED AYYENTION SOON.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,721 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,139 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,148 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,148 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,542 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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W3 LDJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W3 LDJ, 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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W3 LDJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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