Official DVLA Record

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · FG53 HDV

FG53 HDV

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 116,973 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/07/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
116,973 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/07/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
2477cc

FG53 HDV Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2018
  • 116,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FG53 HDV Mileage History

  1. 25/10/200630,631 mi
  2. 09/07/200856,845 mi+26,214 mi
  3. 08/07/200962,955 mi+6,110 mi
  4. 09/06/201065,679 mi+2,724 mi
  5. 18/08/201180,242 mi+14,563 mi
  6. 18/09/201287,054 mi+6,812 mi
  7. 16/09/201396,543 mi+9,489 mi
  8. 20/09/201396,560 mi+17 mi
  9. 27/09/2014109,142 mi+12,582 mi
  10. 30/09/2014109,207 mi+65 mi
  11. 02/07/2018116,956 mi+7,749 mi
  12. 10/07/2018116,973 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 7,375 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

FG53 HDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 04:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (FG53 HDV) between October 2006 and July 2018.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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