2003 Mitsubishi R140 Explorer 2.5L Diesel · WX53 AHE
2003 Mitsubishi R140 Explorer (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 203,115 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI R140 EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2477cc
WX53 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 203,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WX53 AHE Mileage History
- 23/02/2023168,932 mi
- 04/04/2024184,194 mi+15,262 mi
- 01/04/2025193,374 mi+9,180 mi
- 17/04/2026203,023 mi+9,649 mi
- 15/05/2026203,115 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 10,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WX53 AHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi R140 Explorer (WX53 AHE) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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