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2003 Mitsubishi Canter 3.0L Diesel · NK53 GLJ

NK53 GLJ

2003 Mitsubishi Canter (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 214,630 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI CANTER
Year / Origin
2003 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
214,630 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2988cc

NK53 GLJ Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
  • 214,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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NK53 GLJ Mileage History

  1. 06/09/200637,691 mi
  2. 17/10/200751,863 mi+14,172 mi
  3. 03/10/200869,325 mi+17,462 mi
  4. 04/10/200869,335 mi+10 mi
  5. 13/02/200978,163 mi+8,828 mi
  6. 13/02/200978,163 mi
  7. 04/03/201092,609 mi+14,446 mi
  8. 05/03/201092,677 mi+68 mi
  9. 18/03/2011108,162 mi+15,485 mi
  10. 21/03/2011108,170 mi+8 mi
  11. 31/03/2012125,716 mi+17,546 mi
  12. 20/04/2012126,751 mi+1,035 mi
  13. 02/05/2013138,884 mi+12,133 mi
  14. 17/05/2013138,887 mi+3 mi
  15. 20/05/2014147,676 mi+8,789 mi
  16. 21/05/2015151,577 mi+3,901 mi
  17. 28/05/2015151,579 mi+2 mi
  18. 06/05/2016157,139 mi+5,560 mi
  19. 06/06/2016157,140 mi+1 mi
  20. 15/11/2018166,841 mi+9,701 mi
  21. 20/11/2018166,850 mi+9 mi
  22. 18/12/2019173,537 mi+6,687 mi
  23. 22/12/2020173,399 mi-138 mi
  24. 22/12/2020173,399 mi
  25. 17/12/2021185,619 mi+12,220 mi
  26. 16/02/2023195,921 mi+10,302 mi
  27. 12/03/2024203,123 mi+7,202 mi
  28. 26/03/2024203,155 mi+32 mi
  29. 10/03/2025208,800 mi+5,645 mi
  30. 02/03/2026214,630 mi+5,830 mi

Average of roughly 9,081 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

NK53 GLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 09:56
MOT Analysis

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

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Canter (NK53 GLJ) between September 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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