2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · FG53 SZY
2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 159,134 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 SZY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 159,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 SZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (FG53 SZY) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
FG53 SZY Mileage History
- 30/03/2022146,611 mi
- 04/04/2023159,110 mi+12,499 mi
- 12/04/2024159,134 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 6,150 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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