2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · N111 DRR
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 112,499 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N111 DRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 112,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N111 DRR 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 Lancer (N111 DRR) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing joint dry of grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
N111 DRR Mileage History
- 29/07/2022105,026 mi
- 24/07/2023105,686 mi+660 mi
- 27/09/2024109,174 mi+3,488 mi
- 17/10/2024109,174 mi
- 18/10/2025112,499 mi+3,325 mi
Average of roughly 2,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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