2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,615 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.9%
  2. Body & chassis25.5%
  3. Suspension24.0%
  4. Brakes18.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Steering7.6%
  8. Tyres3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.3%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2003 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,615 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).